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E249 LYE

1988 Yamaha TZR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,243 mi
Last recorded34,243 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1988 Yamaha TZR25025,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE249 LYE
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 34,243 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 34,223 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 34,170 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 34,170 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2015 34,136 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 33,427 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 33,427 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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E249 LYE is a 1988 Yamaha TZR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha TZR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 25,175 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 E249 LYE, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha TZR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E249 LYE registered?

E249 LYE is a 1988 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 4 May 1988.

Is E249 LYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E249 LYE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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