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E472 KNO

1988 Yamaha TZR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,838 mi
Last recorded41,838 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha TZR25025,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE472 KNO
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 41,838 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 41,834 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 0.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 40,863 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 40,381 miles

Front brake lever limited travel but not affecting brake performance

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high beam and dip beam reversed on switch

Fail 15 Mar 2023 40,381 miles

Direction indicator not working front right (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake lever limited travel but not affecting brake performance

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high beam and dip beam reversed on switch

Pass 15 Mar 2022 39,767 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,417 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 37,731 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 37,731 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 36,509 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 36,509 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 36,180 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,414 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,384 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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E472 KNO is a 1988 Yamaha TZR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 E472 KNO, 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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E472 KNO is a 1988 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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