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N974 SFJ

1995 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,630 mi
Last recorded18,630 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR25027,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN974 SFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 18,630 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 18,621 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 7,365 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 7,265 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 94,767 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 81,791 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 67,874 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 59,061 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 59,061 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 48,427 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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N974 SFJ is a 1995 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N974 SFJ, 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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What year was N974 SFJ registered?

N974 SFJ is a 1995 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 2 November 1995.

Is N974 SFJ safe to buy?

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