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E275 EBM

1988 Yamaha TDR250

Yellow Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,162 mi
Last recorded33,162 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha TDR25021,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE275 EBM
MakeYamaha
ModelTDR250
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 33,162 miles

Slight pulsing on lights possibly due to flat battery

Wheel hub worn, but not excessively Slight noise squeak front wheel (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 32,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play front bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 32,669 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 32,626 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 31,884 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 31,867 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 31,004 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 30,064 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 30,054 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 29,083 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 28,197 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha TDR250?

Based on 3,238 MOT tests across 528 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
208
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 34
suspension bush has excessive free play 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Direction indicator not working 17
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E275 EBM is a 1988 Yamaha TDR250 in Yellow with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha TDR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 21,041 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 TDR250 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E275 EBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TDR250 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha TDR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E275 EBM is a 1988 Yamaha TDR250, first registered on 10 May 1988.

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