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M531 SRO

1995 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,652 mi
Last recorded14,652 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR25027,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM531 SRO
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 14,652 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 14,638 miles

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

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,604 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 14,596 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 14,592 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,863 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 42,584 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,185 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,411 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 39,665 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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M531 SRO 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 M531 SRO, 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 M531 SRO registered?

M531 SRO is a 1995 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 8 February 1995.

Is M531 SRO safe to buy?

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