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D499 HJT

1987 Yamaha TZR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,555 mi
Last recorded18,555 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1987 Yamaha TZR25020,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD499 HJT
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 18,555 miles

n/s front fork seal damp

rear tyre wall cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2012 18,554 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 18,554 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 18,554 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

seriously damaged marker issued on vehicle (dvla)

vehicle modified to suit smaller rider

Pass 29 Sep 2010 18,554 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

seriously damaged marker issued on vehicle (dvla)

vehicle modified to suit smaller rider

Pass 15 Nov 2008 18,284 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,866 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 17,586 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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D499 HJT is a 1987 Yamaha TZR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha TZR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 20,416 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 TZR250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D499 HJT, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha TZR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D499 HJT registered?

D499 HJT is a 1987 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 4 April 1987.

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