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E580 BMY

1987 Yamaha TZR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,780 mi
Last recorded6,780 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Yamaha TZR25020,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE580 BMY
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 6,780 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 6,387 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 6,019 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlamp beam bender fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2019 6,019 miles

Headlamp aim too high adjusted bottom screw 4.5 turns (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlamp beam bender fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 5,546 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 5,297 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake is dragging slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2015 5,037 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

no chain guard fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 5,015 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

no chain guard fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2014 4,470 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 4,470 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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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E580 BMY is a 1987 Yamaha TZR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha TZR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 20,416 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 E580 BMY, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha TZR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E580 BMY registered?

E580 BMY is a 1987 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 24 September 1987.

Is E580 BMY safe to buy?

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