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M966 MPE

1995 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,611 mi
Last recorded49,611 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR25027,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM966 MPE
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 49,611 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 49,595 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 48,468 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 47,096 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,702 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 44,166 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 42,966 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 42,427 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 41,289 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,289 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,723 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 40,723 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,135 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 39,045 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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M966 MPE is a 1995 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M966 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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M966 MPE is a 1995 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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