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F274 OVL

1989 Yamaha TDR250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

33,447 mi
Last recorded33,447 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha TDR25025,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF274 OVL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDR250
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 33,447 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 33,249 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 32,815 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 32,460 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 32,386 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 32,300 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 32,109 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 32,007 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 31,401 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 30,963 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 30,801 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 30,801 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2015 30,508 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 30,508 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 30,292 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,292 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,079 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 29,945 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 29,696 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 29,466 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 May 2006 29,466 miles

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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F274 OVL is a 1989 Yamaha TDR250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha TDR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 25,536 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 F274 OVL, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha TDR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F274 OVL registered?

F274 OVL is a 1989 Yamaha TDR250, first registered on 17 June 1989.

Is F274 OVL safe to buy?

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