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E388 CPE

1988 Yamaha TDR250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,299 mi
Last recorded20,299 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha TDR25021,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE388 CPE
MakeYamaha
ModelTDR250
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 20,299 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 19,785 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 19,785 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 18,706 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 18,137 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 15,453 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 15,453 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 15,068 miles

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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E388 CPE is a 1988 Yamaha TDR250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E388 CPE, 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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What year was E388 CPE registered?

E388 CPE is a 1988 Yamaha TDR250, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E388 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E388 CPE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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