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EAT 61Y

1982 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,435 mi
Last recorded25,435 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1982 Yamaha SR25022,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAT 61Y
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 25,435 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 13,587 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 13,235 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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EAT 61Y is a 1982 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 22,646 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 EAT 61Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EAT 61Y registered?

EAT 61Y is a 1982 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is EAT 61Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAT 61Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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