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C813 NMB

1986 Yamaha TZR250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,383 mi
Last recorded49,383 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Yamaha TZR25022,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC813 NMB
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 49,383 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 49,339 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 49,307 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 49,278 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 49,243 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 49,196 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front tyre has egg shell cracking between treads

rear shock absorber has reduced damping

Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,177 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 49,168 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 49,125 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,113 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,084 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,952 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,846 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,835 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,790 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,741 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,661 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,520 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,423 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 48,367 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 48,346 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha TZR250?

Based on 3,836 MOT tests across 802 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
196
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
802
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 18
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Footrest missing 15
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C813 NMB is a 1986 Yamaha TZR250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha TZR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.2% with a typical mileage of 22,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha TZR250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C813 NMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TZR250 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Yamaha TZR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C813 NMB registered?

C813 NMB is a 1986 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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