MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Balance box ! (6.1.2 (a))
Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Brake cable routed incorrectly! (2.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear tyre very close to limmit
side stand seized.
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
rear tyre very close to limmit
side stand seized.
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
engine bar cracked but not insercure.
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
How Reliable is the Yamaha SR250?
Based on 3,730 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.
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L79 BBJ is a 1994 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 L79 BBJ, 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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L79 BBJ is a 1994 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 11 July 1994.
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