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M638 SNB

1995 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,915 mi
Last recorded59,915 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR25027,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM638 SNB
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 59,915 miles

temporary repair to exhaust only just satisfactory

Fail 5 Feb 2014 59,915 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,270 miles

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

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

exhaust repair just satisfactory

headlamp reflector in poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2012 56,270 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

headlamp reflector in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2011 54,531 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 54,514 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

slight 'bind' on rear brake

Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,924 miles

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

front tyre showing some age related cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2010 49,921 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

front tyre showing some age related cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,018 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,728 miles

front and rear brakes squeal on application

Pass 21 Jun 2006 41,596 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 41,596 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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M638 SNB is a 1995 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M638 SNB, 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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M638 SNB is a 1995 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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