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M557 XOT

1994 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,004 mi
Last recorded50,004 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha SR25030,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM557 XOT
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 50,004 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 50,004 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 47,834 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 47,834 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 45,532 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 45,532 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 44,920 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 44,909 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 44,853 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 44,849 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 44,846 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 44,843 miles

Front advise a brake service

Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,840 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,804 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,721 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,339 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 44,339 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,052 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 44,045 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,911 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 43,911 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2008 40,141 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 40,141 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,525 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,665 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 30,985 miles

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

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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M557 XOT is a 1994 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M557 XOT, 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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M557 XOT is a 1994 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 23 September 1994.

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