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N891 TPJ

1996 Yamaha SR250

Red Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,004 mi
Last recorded38,004 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR25018,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 TPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,004 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,888 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,074 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 36,397 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,719 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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N891 TPJ is a 1996 Yamaha SR250 in Red with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 18,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N891 TPJ, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N891 TPJ registered?

N891 TPJ is a 1996 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N891 TPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N891 TPJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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