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D748 HYL

1987 Yamaha TZR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,846 mi
Last recorded28,846 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Yamaha TZR25020,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD748 HYL
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 28,846 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 28,825 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 28,774 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 28,774 miles

Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,633 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,358 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 28,334 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 28,321 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 May 2006 28,241 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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D748 HYL is a 1987 Yamaha TZR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 D748 HYL, 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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D748 HYL is a 1987 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 27 June 1987.

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