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L259 LHE

1993 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,885 mi
Last recorded36,885 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Yamaha SR25023,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL259 LHE
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 36,885 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

engine has oil leak

Fail 6 May 2009 36,885 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

engine has oil leak

Pass 24 May 2008 36,049 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 35,261 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

rear suspension hard

Pass 5 Nov 2005 34,710 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

oil leak

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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L259 LHE is a 1993 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 23,990 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 L259 LHE, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L259 LHE registered?

L259 LHE is a 1993 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L259 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L259 LHE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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