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M501 XSR

1995 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,511 mi
Last recorded14,511 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR25027,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM501 XSR
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 14,511 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 13,066 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 12,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 May 2024 12,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 11,951 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 11,951 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 11,849 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 11,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 11,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2015 11,426 miles

Some light cracking in the tread on front tyre.

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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M501 XSR 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 M501 XSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M501 XSR registered?

M501 XSR is a 1995 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 10 April 1995.

Is M501 XSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M501 XSR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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