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H186 BAU

2005 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

8,933 mi
Last recorded8,933 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH186 BAU
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 8,933 miles

Front tyre has light perishing on side walls and between treads, but not deep enough to expose a ply or cord

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front forks light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 8,665 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 8,489 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 8,166 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 7,843 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 7,301 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 6,973 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 6,672 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 6,405 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 6,091 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 5,475 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 5,247 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 5,073 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 5,073 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 4,801 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 3,797 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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H186 BAU is a 2005 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 H186 BAU, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was H186 BAU registered?

H186 BAU is a 2005 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is H186 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H186 BAU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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