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SGV 156W

1981 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,821 mi
Last recorded37,821 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR25023,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGV 156W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 37,821 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,783 miles

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2012 29,361 miles

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))

Fail 14 Aug 2012 29,349 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,062 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 29,026 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 29,026 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,903 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 28,420 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,149 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,990 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 27,555 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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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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SGV 156W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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