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E865 GPU

1988 Yamaha TDR250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,541 mi
Last recorded27,541 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha TDR25021,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE865 GPU
MakeYamaha
ModelTDR250
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 27,541 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 27,534 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 27,532 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 27,516 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 27,424 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 27,393 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 27,365 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,340 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 27,339 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Oil leak

oil light functions with neutral light

Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,330 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,303 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 27,303 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,037 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear brake pedal front mudguard bracket insecure

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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E865 GPU is a 1988 Yamaha TDR250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E865 GPU, 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 E865 GPU registered?

E865 GPU is a 1988 Yamaha TDR250, first registered on 4 May 1988.

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