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E61 UEX

1988 Yamaha TDR250

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,318 mi
Last recorded23,318 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha TDR25021,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE61 UEX
MakeYamaha
ModelTDR250
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 23,318 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 23,318 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 23,246 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 23,246 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2015 23,265 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 23,240 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 23,240 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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E61 UEX is a 1988 Yamaha TDR250 in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E61 UEX, 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 E61 UEX registered?

E61 UEX is a 1988 Yamaha TDR250, first registered on 26 May 1988.

Is E61 UEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E61 UEX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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