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M975 MPE

1995 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,920 mi
Last recorded40,920 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR25027,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM975 MPE
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 40,920 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 40,818 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 40,258 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 40,258 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 39,234 miles

Front brake slight grabbing and squeaking

Rear brake light switch poor

Fail 17 Aug 2018 39,234 miles

Front brake slight grabbing and squeaking

Rear brake light switch poor

Wheel more than one fixing missing Rear wheel spindle nut split pin (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,410 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 38,410 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 37,976 miles

Headlamp dip beam poor and slightly high

Rear suspension/ dampers stiff

Fail 5 Jul 2016 37,968 miles

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

Front tyre perished in between tread

Headlamp dip beam poor and slightly high

Rear suspension/ dampers stiff

Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,317 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 35,776 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 35,696 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,658 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 34,658 miles

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

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 28,455 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,455 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 28,419 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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M975 MPE is a 1995 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M975 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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M975 MPE is a 1995 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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