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V643 KVN

1998 Yamaha SR250

Silver Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,073 mi
Last recorded8,073 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR25014,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV643 KVN
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 8,073 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 7,473 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2015 7,157 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 5,777 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 4,243 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 4,159 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 3,850 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 3,709 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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V643 KVN is a 1998 Yamaha SR250 in Silver with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 14,985 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 V643 KVN, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V643 KVN registered?

V643 KVN is a 1998 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is V643 KVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V643 KVN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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