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OAT 894V

1998 Yamaha SR250

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,552 mi
Last recorded8,552 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR25014,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAT 894V
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 May 2010 8,552 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2010 8,552 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 8,124 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 8,124 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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OAT 894V is a 1998 Yamaha SR250 in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 14,985 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 OAT 894V, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OAT 894V registered?

OAT 894V is a 1998 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 7 July 1998.

Is OAT 894V safe to buy?

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