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B156 MWV

1995 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,593 mi
Last recorded23,593 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR25027,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB156 MWV
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,593 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 23,576 miles

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 21,029 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 20,832 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 20,502 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 20,029 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 19,136 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 17,621 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 15,483 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 13,443 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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B156 MWV 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 90%.

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 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 B156 MWV, 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 B156 MWV registered?

B156 MWV is a 1995 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is B156 MWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B156 MWV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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