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VRA 186Y

1982 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

21,332 mi
Last recorded21,332 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1982 Yamaha SR25022,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRA 186Y
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 21,332 miles

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 21,332 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Pass 30 May 2009 21,329 miles

front tyre cracking

Pass 10 May 2008 21,327 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 21,324 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 21,321 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

no plate deteriating

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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VRA 186Y is a 1982 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 22,646 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 VRA 186Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VRA 186Y registered?

VRA 186Y is a 1982 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 10 August 1982.

Is VRA 186Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRA 186Y 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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