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P415 PWR

1996 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65 mi
Last recorded65 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR25018,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 PWR
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 65 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2025 1,340 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 56,309 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 56,309 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2017 56,307 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated front pipe fractured (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component insecure fuel tank loose (7.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swing arm bearing excessivly worn (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicators (1.3.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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P415 PWR is a 1996 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P415 PWR, 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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P415 PWR is a 1996 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 8 October 1996.

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