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A181 FPY

1984 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,929 mi
Last recorded5,929 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1984 Yamaha SR25027,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA181 FPY
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 5,929 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 5,929 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 5,799 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front forks slightly pitted

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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A181 FPY is a 1984 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 27,358 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 A181 FPY, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A181 FPY registered?

A181 FPY is a 1984 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 6 January 1984.

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