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YGK 738W

1981 Yamaha SR250

Blue Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,133 mi
Last recorded13,133 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR25023,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGK 738W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 13,133 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 13,124 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement pedal fouling exhaust (1.1.15 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Sprocket fixing bolts.. locking devices not bent over (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 12,891 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 12,886 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 12,864 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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YGK 738W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250 in Blue with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 YGK 738W, 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.

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What year was YGK 738W registered?

YGK 738W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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