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L38 HJW

1994 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

48,688 mi
Last recorded48,688 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Yamaha SR25030,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL38 HJW
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 48,688 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 48,681 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch lever pivot worn

Pass 4 Jun 2015 46,908 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,639 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 45,096 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 45,096 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,847 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 43,847 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 42,616 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 42,616 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 42,282 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 42,282 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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L38 HJW is a 1994 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L38 HJW, 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 L38 HJW registered?

L38 HJW is a 1994 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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