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L499 BJT

1994 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,363 mi
Last recorded34,363 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha SR25030,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL499 BJT
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 34,363 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 181 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 33,594 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 33,490 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. pitted/corroded fork stansions (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey at mounting point (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. hole in exhaust at mounting point (7.1.1.c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 33,088 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. forks pitted (2.3.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 32,851 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2013 31,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 31,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 31,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2012 31,605 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,153 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 28,249 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,261 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,545 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 17,697 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 17,696 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

head bearings to tight

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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L499 BJT is a 1994 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 L499 BJT, 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 L499 BJT registered?

L499 BJT is a 1994 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 26 July 1994.

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