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M149 AWV

1994 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,262 mi
Last recorded50,262 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Yamaha SR25030,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM149 AWV
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 50,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 50,080 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 50,080 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2012 44,541 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 36,896 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 28,854 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,963 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 23,936 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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M149 AWV is a 1994 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M149 AWV, 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 M149 AWV registered?

M149 AWV is a 1994 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M149 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M149 AWV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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