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WGJ 703W

1980 Yamaha SR250

Yellow Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,833 mi
Last recorded56,833 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2008
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR25017,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGJ 703W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2008 56,833 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 56,026 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 55,967 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 55,967 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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WGJ 703W is a 1980 Yamaha SR250 in Yellow with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGJ 703W, 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 WGJ 703W registered?

WGJ 703W is a 1980 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 16 December 1980.

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The MOT history for WGJ 703W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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