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L164 EFX

1994 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,675 mi
Last recorded50,675 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha SR25030,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL164 EFX
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 50,675 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 50,559 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre perished/cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2024 50,536 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable wrong rotation (5.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2023 50,105 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 50,105 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2013 49,896 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

nearside front footrest rubber split

Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,842 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 49,564 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 49,564 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

front and rear tyres underinflated

Fail 4 Jun 2009 49,307 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,307 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 48,947 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 46,944 miles

Rear tyre tread depth getting low.

Pass 23 May 2006 44,767 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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L164 EFX is a 1994 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 30,422 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 L164 EFX, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L164 EFX registered?

L164 EFX is a 1994 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 26 April 1994.

Is L164 EFX safe to buy?

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