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F187 ETH

1989 Yamaha TZR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,051 mi
Last recorded24,051 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha TZR25021,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF187 ETH
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2025 24,051 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 23,470 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 22,985 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 22,479 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 19,245 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 19,066 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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F187 ETH is a 1989 Yamaha TZR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F187 ETH, 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 F187 ETH registered?

F187 ETH is a 1989 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F187 ETH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F187 ETH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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