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M951 MPE

1995 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

20,818 mi
Last recorded20,818 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR25027,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM951 MPE
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 20,818 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Chain guard missing ()

Pass 31 Mar 2021 20,434 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 20,424 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 20,371 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 20,101 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 20,093 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 19,997 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 19,717 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 18,918 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 29,312 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 29,312 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 29,312 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,312 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 29,312 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,312 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,312 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 29,312 miles

Centre Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,312 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 29,104 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,104 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2005 27,548 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 27,548 miles

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

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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M951 MPE is a 1995 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M951 MPE, 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 M951 MPE registered?

M951 MPE is a 1995 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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The MOT history for M951 MPE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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