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E765 NVT

1988 Yamaha TZR250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,146 mi
Last recorded2,146 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha TZR25025,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE765 NVT
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 2,146 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,375 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,731 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 21,954 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 21,945 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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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E765 NVT is a 1988 Yamaha TZR250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E765 NVT, 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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What year was E765 NVT registered?

E765 NVT is a 1988 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E765 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E765 NVT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E765 NVT have outstanding finance?

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