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L179 TGH

1994 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

819 mi
Last recorded819 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Yamaha SR25030,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 TGH
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 819 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 605 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 473 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 429 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing front suspension slightly soft (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 212 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 21 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 15 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp indicator built into rear light (1.3.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 18,154 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 16,982 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,962 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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L179 TGH is a 1994 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 30,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L179 TGH, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L179 TGH registered?

L179 TGH is a 1994 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 8 April 1994.

Is L179 TGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L179 TGH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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