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M981 MPE

1995 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,113 mi
Last recorded39,113 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2007
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR25027,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM981 MPE
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,113 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 39,113 miles

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

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,594 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 26,594 miles

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(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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M981 MPE is a 1995 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M981 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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M981 MPE is a 1995 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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