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L834 MYC

1994 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,905 mi
Last recorded45,905 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha SR25030,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL834 MYC
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 45,905 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil paint on tube (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 44,777 miles

tyres blown up for test

Fail 3 Sep 2024 44,777 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel adjustment (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel adjustment (1.1.2 (a))

tyres blown up for test

Pass 12 Jul 2023 44,309 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 44,309 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 43,448 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 43,448 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 42,559 miles

Front tyres blown up for brake test,soft.

Fail 30 Jun 2021 42,559 miles

Front tyres blown up for brake test,soft.

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 40,934 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 40,934 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,648 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 38,387 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 38,387 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour paint on lens (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,535 miles

Front tyre pressure low,blown up for test

Fail 20 Sep 2017 37,535 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front tyre pressure low,blown up for test

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,952 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 35,947 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking leaking at fuel tap (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,089 miles

rear brake very sharpe.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 32,436 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,776 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,283 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 31,227 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,054 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 31,026 miles

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,890 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,548 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,784 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 29,784 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 28,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,916 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 26,864 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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L834 MYC is a 1994 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L834 MYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L834 MYC registered?

L834 MYC is a 1994 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 21 March 1994.

Is L834 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L834 MYC shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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