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YFM 785W

1981 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,227 mi
Last recorded26,227 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR25023,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFM 785W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 26,227 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 26,201 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 26,048 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 25,975 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 25,861 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 25,769 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 25,729 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 25,558 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 24,562 miles

Chain guard missing

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,562 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,498 miles

offside sidepanel missing and battery held in with tiewraps

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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YFM 785W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YFM 785W, 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

How do I check the history of YFM 785W?

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What year was YFM 785W registered?

YFM 785W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 11 February 1981.

Is YFM 785W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFM 785W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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