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M318 NOD

1995 Yamaha SR250

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,989 mi
Last recorded24,989 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR25027,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM318 NOD
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 24,989 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 24,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 24,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 24,780 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 24,091 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 24,091 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 23,974 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 23,717 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 23,494 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,225 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,727 miles

main stand worn

Pass 13 Jan 2014 21,875 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 18,688 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2012 18,688 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2011 18,199 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 18,199 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

main stand worn

rear tyre at 2mm

Pass 12 Oct 2010 17,326 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 17,326 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 16,443 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 15,570 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 15,016 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 13,128 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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M318 NOD is a 1995 Yamaha SR250 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 27,097 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 M318 NOD, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M318 NOD registered?

M318 NOD is a 1995 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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