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SGV 157W

1981 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,800 mi
Last recorded17,800 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR25023,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGV 157W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2016 17,800 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 15,182 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 13,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 12,845 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 10,694 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2010 9,801 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 7,476 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 157W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 157W, 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 157W registered?

SGV 157W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is SGV 157W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGV 157W shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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