MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
fuel cap seal starting to corrode
gaiters over front forks
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
front tyre cracking and starting to perish on sidewalls not deep enough to exspose ply cords
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Oil leak
swinging arm corroding
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Oil leak
swinging arm corroding
How Reliable is the Yamaha SR250?
Based on 3,730 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TCL 551W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 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 TCL 551W, 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 TCL 551W registered?
TCL 551W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 26 March 1981.
Is TCL 551W safe to buy?
The MOT history for TCL 551W shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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