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E412 TEX

1988 Yamaha TDR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,006 mi
Last recorded28,006 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha TDR25021,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE412 TEX
MakeYamaha
ModelTDR250
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 28,006 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 24,295 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 26,783 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 25,484 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 23,759 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 23,426 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 23,184 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2016 22,651 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 21,814 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 21,814 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 21,075 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 21,075 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,832 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,634 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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E412 TEX is a 1988 Yamaha TDR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E412 TEX, 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 E412 TEX registered?

E412 TEX is a 1988 Yamaha TDR250, first registered on 22 March 1988.

Is E412 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E412 TEX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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