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M957 MPE

1995 Yamaha SR250

White Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,763 mi
Last recorded53,763 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR25027,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM957 MPE
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 53,763 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 53,451 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 53,426 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 52,566 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,658 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,032 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,606 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,466 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 49,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,663 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 48,663 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,254 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 47,245 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,155 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,294 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 39,860 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 39,860 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 30,716 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 May 2008 30,705 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 29,560 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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M957 MPE is a 1995 Yamaha SR250 in White with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M957 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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M957 MPE is a 1995 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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