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SEA 195W

1981 Yamaha SR250

Yellow Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,884 mi
Last recorded58,884 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR25023,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEA 195W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 58,884 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,529 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 54,529 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2015 47,065 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 40,846 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 40,846 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 36,820 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 33,356 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

no mirrors fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Nov 2012 33,353 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

no mirrors fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2011 17,900 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

Fail 16 Jun 2011 17,900 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,174 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 17,142 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

throttle cable wraped around switch wire

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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SEA 195W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250 in Yellow with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 23,674 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 SEA 195W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SEA 195W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 25 March 1981.

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