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L654 BFV

1994 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,841 mi
Last recorded80,841 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Yamaha SR25030,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL654 BFV
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2009 80,841 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 80,826 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Fail 11 May 2006 76,250 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 76,250 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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L654 BFV is a 1994 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L654 BFV, 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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L654 BFV is a 1994 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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