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E596 GRG

1997 Yamaha TDR250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,938 mi
Last recorded24,938 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE596 GRG
MakeYamaha
ModelTDR250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 24,938 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 24,592 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 24,381 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 24,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 23,890 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 23,845 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,730 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,328 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 22,325 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

offside rear chain adjuster loose

Fail 25 Nov 2010 19,848 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 19,848 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 19,845 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 17,027 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 17,021 miles

Centre Lower Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 14,075 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 14,075 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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E596 GRG is a 1997 Yamaha TDR250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E596 GRG, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha TDR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E596 GRG is a 1997 Yamaha TDR250, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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