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UPP 36W

1981 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,539 mi
Last recorded33,539 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR25023,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPP 36W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 33,539 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,713 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 26,416 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 26,416 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,997 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 25,312 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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UPP 36W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 UPP 36W, 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 UPP 36W registered?

UPP 36W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is UPP 36W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPP 36W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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