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M980 CMR

1994 Yamaha SR250

Red Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,297 mi
Last recorded54,297 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Yamaha SR25030,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM980 CMR
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 54,297 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 53,730 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,192 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 50,170 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,694 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,682 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 42,682 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,059 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,540 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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M980 CMR is a 1994 Yamaha SR250 in Red with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 30,422 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 M980 CMR, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M980 CMR registered?

M980 CMR is a 1994 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M980 CMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M980 CMR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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