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L478 ATA

1994 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,416 mi
Last recorded60,416 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha SR25030,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 ATA
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 60,416 miles

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

Front Tyre starting to perish

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Fork dust seal perished.

Side stand stiff/worn.

Pass 19 Nov 2024 59,430 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 59,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

oil leaking from various points on engine

Pass 12 Oct 2023 55,797 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 54,435 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 54,408 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 54,349 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 54,308 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 54,039 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 53,763 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

nearside front fork dust seal split .

Fail 3 Jun 2014 53,763 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

nearside front fork dust seal split .

Pass 29 May 2013 53,341 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 53,341 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 29 May 2012 52,894 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,249 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 52,249 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,675 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 51,326 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 50,964 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 50,237 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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L478 ATA is a 1994 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 L478 ATA, 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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L478 ATA is a 1994 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 12 February 1994.

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