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SRK 168W

1981 Yamaha SR250

Blue Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,983 mi
Last recorded199,983 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR25023,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRK 168W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 199,983 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 19,988 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,224 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,869 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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SRK 168W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250 in Blue with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SRK 168W, 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 SRK 168W registered?

SRK 168W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is SRK 168W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRK 168W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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