MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chain guard missing
Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Chain guard missing
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Oil leak
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Oil leak
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Yamaha SR250?
Based on 3,730 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.
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SGV 156W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 SGV 156W, 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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What year was SGV 156W registered?
SGV 156W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 1 January 1981.
Is SGV 156W safe to buy?
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