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M982 MPE

1995 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

9,575 mi
Last recorded9,575 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha SR25027,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM982 MPE
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 9,575 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 9,515 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 23 Aug 2023 9,397 miles

motorcycle has been modified/bobbered.

Pass 21 Jun 2022 9,220 miles

motorcyle has been bobbered.

Pass 23 Jun 2021 8,072 miles

motorcycle has been modified/bobbered.

Pass 23 Sep 2019 8,037 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 70,436 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,145 miles

Drive chain worn

Fail 27 Jun 2016 63,145 miles

Drive chain worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,570 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear shock absorber springs are of a poundage that make the suspension very hard

Fail 11 Jun 2015 59,570 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Offside Inner Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

rear shock absorber springs are of a poundage that make the suspension very hard

Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,552 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 56,649 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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M982 MPE is a 1995 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M982 MPE, 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 M982 MPE registered?

M982 MPE is a 1995 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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