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VYD 695W

1981 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,955 mi
Last recorded50,955 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR25023,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYD 695W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 50,955 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SWINGARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 50,939 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 50,853 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 50,809 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 50,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 11,732 miles

very slight binding front brakes

Pass 16 Jul 2016 50,759 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2015 50,741 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2014 50,723 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 50,706 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 50,663 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2012 50,643 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2011 50,607 miles

slightly slow return on front brake lever

Pass 17 Jul 2010 50,538 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 50,517 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,445 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

slight crack in head lamp lens

Pass 21 Jul 2007 49,966 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 49,891 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 49,872 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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VYD 695W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VYD 695W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VYD 695W registered?

VYD 695W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 30 March 1981.

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The MOT history for VYD 695W shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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