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SCW 655X

1982 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,381 mi
Last recorded30,381 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2008
Typical for 1982 Yamaha SR25022,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCW 655X
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2008 30,381 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2008 30,381 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front engine mounting bracket bolt missing

Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,029 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 30,029 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp missing (1.2.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2006 213,336 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha SR250?

Based on 3,730 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
361
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Drive chain excessively loose 35
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 34
Drive chain worn to excess 27
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SCW 655X is a 1982 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 22,646 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha SR250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SCW 655X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha SR250 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 44 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SCW 655X registered?

SCW 655X is a 1982 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 19 May 1982.

Is SCW 655X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCW 655X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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