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E659 PVV

1988 Yamaha TDR250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,464 mi
Last recorded17,464 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1988 Yamaha TDR25021,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE659 PVV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDR250
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 17,464 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,094 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 14,441 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 7,990 miles

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

Slight in rear no.plate.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 7,340 miles

10 Slight play in rear suspension linkage.

Pass 15 Oct 2005 71,110 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 71,110 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

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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E659 PVV is a 1988 Yamaha TDR250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 E659 PVV, 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 E659 PVV registered?

E659 PVV is a 1988 Yamaha TDR250, first registered on 28 July 1988.

Is E659 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E659 PVV shows 7 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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