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M511 TVO

1995 Yamaha SR250

Red Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,633 mi
Last recorded8,633 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR25027,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM511 TVO
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 8,633 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 6,357 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 2,382 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 1,762 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 781 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 57,311 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked but the tyre is tubed.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,475 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,562 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

rear tyre has cracks in it but it is tubed.

Pass 5 Oct 2013 53,700 miles

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

front tyre has hair line cracks in it

rear tyre has hair line cracks in it

Fail 5 Oct 2013 53,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

front tyre has hair line cracks in it

rear tyre has hair line cracks in it

Pass 24 Sep 2012 52,180 miles

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

front tyre has hair line cracks in it

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,002 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,721 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,721 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,721 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 47,190 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 47,073 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 May 2006 41,671 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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M511 TVO is a 1995 Yamaha SR250 in Red with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M511 TVO, 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 M511 TVO registered?

M511 TVO is a 1995 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 21 March 1995.

Is M511 TVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M511 TVO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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