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M392 LUL

1994 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,071 mi
Last recorded29,071 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha SR25030,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM392 LUL
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 29,071 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 29,070 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 29,044 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Adjuster shortened. (1.1.15 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre aged

Pass 27 Jul 2023 28,935 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 28,658 miles

slight free play on front wheel

slight missting on forks

Fail 16 Jun 2021 28,652 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

slight free play on front wheel

slight missting on forks

Pass 18 Mar 2020 27,961 miles

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

Front tyre perish on side wall

chain worn

slight misting from oil seal

Pass 28 Nov 2017 25,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front tyre side wall cracked

chain rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2015 25,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 25,324 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,767 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 24,767 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 24,284 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 23 Sep 2009 23,702 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 23,679 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) 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 26 Aug 2008 20,767 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 16,924 miles

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

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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M392 LUL is a 1994 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M392 LUL, 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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M392 LUL is a 1994 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 22 August 1994.

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