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M953 MPE

1995 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,534 mi
Last recorded22,534 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR25027,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM953 MPE
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 22,534 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 22,531 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Horseshoe locking device slight lose

Pass 16 Apr 2019 22,437 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 21,188 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 21,188 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 19,251 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 16,681 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 15,118 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 13,373 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 11,400 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 10,225 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 8,623 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 6,883 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 5,005 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 4,184 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 3,251 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 2,991 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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M953 MPE is a 1995 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M953 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 M953 MPE registered?

M953 MPE is a 1995 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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The MOT history for M953 MPE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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