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M967 MPE

1995 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,016 mi
Last recorded93,016 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR25027,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM967 MPE
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 93,016 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced reflector damaged (4.1.4 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 86,096 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 75,229 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 59,649 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 46,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 46,795 miles

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 37,856 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 32,855 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 32,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 9,273 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 9,273 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,456 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,073 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 Apr 2017 64,073 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 45,319 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,928 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 26,928 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 17,580 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,737 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,535 miles

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

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

front tyre slightly deteriated

Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,863 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 15,832 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 15,674 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 15,674 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,398 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 15,108 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,025 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 13,025 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(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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M967 MPE is a 1995 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M967 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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M967 MPE is a 1995 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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