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M589 BRL

1994 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,924 mi
Last recorded28,924 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Yamaha SR25030,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM589 BRL
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 28,924 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2016 28,607 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 28,390 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 28,302 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 28,302 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,642 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,462 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 25,053 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

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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M589 BRL is a 1994 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 239cc 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 M589 BRL, 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 M589 BRL registered?

M589 BRL is a 1994 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M589 BRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M589 BRL 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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