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E876 PKG

1987 Yamaha TZR250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,982 mi
Last recorded36,982 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha TZR25020,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE876 PKG
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 36,982 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 36,971 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 36,971 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 36,971 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 36,959 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 36,930 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 36,928 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,913 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 36,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,847 miles

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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E876 PKG is a 1987 Yamaha TZR250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha TZR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 20,416 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 E876 PKG, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha TZR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E876 PKG registered?

E876 PKG is a 1987 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E876 PKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E876 PKG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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