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F135 TRY

1989 Yamaha TZR250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,275 mi
Last recorded27,275 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha TZR25021,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF135 TRY
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 27,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil - Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2010 27,166 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 26,947 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,947 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,854 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 26,854 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,850 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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F135 TRY is a 1989 Yamaha TZR250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha TZR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 21,976 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 F135 TRY, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha TZR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F135 TRY registered?

F135 TRY is a 1989 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F135 TRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F135 TRY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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