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L860 ARU

1993 Yamaha Sr

Black Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

322 mi
Last recorded322 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Sr15,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL860 ARU
MakeYamaha
ModelSr
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 322 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 315 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 211 miles
Pass 15 May 2021
Fail 15 May 2021

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2013 21,979 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front tyre sidewall begining to perish

Pass 18 Oct 2007 21,654 miles

main stand spring weak

Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,134 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 21,134 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Sr?

Based on 2,285 MOT tests across 343 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Drive chain excessively loose 18
Headlamp aim too high 18
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L860 ARU is a 1993 Yamaha Sr in Black with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Sr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 15,793 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 Sr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L860 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Sr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Yamaha Sr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L860 ARU registered?

L860 ARU is a 1993 Yamaha Sr, first registered on 20 September 1993.

Is L860 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L860 ARU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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