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WGC 52W

1980 Yamaha SR250

Maroon Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,121 mi
Last recorded7,121 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR25017,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGC 52W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 7,121 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 7,112 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2011 5,455 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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WGC 52W is a 1980 Yamaha SR250 in Maroon with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 17,579 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 WGC 52W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WGC 52W registered?

WGC 52W is a 1980 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is WGC 52W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGC 52W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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