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M388 MPJ

1995 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,950 mi
Last recorded39,950 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR25027,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM388 MPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 39,950 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 39,950 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 39,899 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 39,730 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 39,651 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 38,951 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 38,951 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 38,351 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,957 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 37,723 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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M388 MPJ is a 1995 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M388 MPJ, 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 M388 MPJ registered?

M388 MPJ is a 1995 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 11 July 1995.

Is M388 MPJ safe to buy?

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