MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha SR250?
Based on 3,730 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.
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YMV 208Y is a 1983 Yamaha SR250 in Blue with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1983 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 21,044 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 YMV 208Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YMV 208Y is a 1983 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 30 April 1983.
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