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N929 HLY

1996 Yamaha SR250

Red Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,739 mi
Last recorded13,739 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR25018,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN929 HLY
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2013 13,739 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 13,694 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 13,515 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 13,515 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 13,403 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Main stand abit rusty

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

slight rear brake judder

Pass 22 May 2009 13,189 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 13,189 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 13,075 miles

head brgs slightly over adj

Pass 12 May 2007 12,463 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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N929 HLY is a 1996 Yamaha SR250 in Red with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N929 HLY, 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 N929 HLY registered?

N929 HLY is a 1996 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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