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TCL 551W

1981 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,236 mi
Last recorded47,236 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR25023,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCL 551W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 47,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 46,303 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 45,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 44,550 miles

fuel cap seal starting to corrode

gaiters over front forks

Pass 20 May 2016 43,230 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,658 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,682 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 40,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 39,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

swinging arm corroding

Fail 17 May 2012 39,423 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 37,952 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 36,558 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 35,109 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,334 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,620 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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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?

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