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L228 DUE

1994 Yamaha SR250

Green Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,157 mi
Last recorded30,157 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha SR25030,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 DUE
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 30,157 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 29,939 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 29,930 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 28,910 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 28,910 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 28,809 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly bent.

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 28,809 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly bent.

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 28,795 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front footrest slightly bent

Pass 13 May 2019 28,626 miles

n/s foot peg bent

Pass 23 May 2018 28,603 miles

Nearside Front Footrest bent

Fail 10 Apr 2018 28,592 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested HEADLAMP PATTERN OUT OF RANGE *TOO LOW* (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front FOOT REST BENT BUT SECURE

UNABLE TO OPEN SEAT

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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L228 DUE is a 1994 Yamaha SR250 in Green with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L228 DUE, 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 L228 DUE registered?

L228 DUE is a 1994 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 11 July 1994.

Is L228 DUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L228 DUE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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