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M242 XKU

1994 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,851 mi
Last recorded1,851 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Yamaha SR25030,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 XKU
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 1,851 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 1,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right KICK UP TO FAR RIGHT (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Appear to be seized no movement (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements works intermittently (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 1,493 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 1,493 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2016 656 miles

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

handlebars are slightly deformed

Fail 19 May 2016 656 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

handlebars are slightly deformed

Pass 9 Apr 2015 122 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,235 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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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M242 XKU is a 1994 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M242 XKU, 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 M242 XKU registered?

M242 XKU is a 1994 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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