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F350 OVU

1998 Yamaha TZR250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,559 mi
Last recorded25,559 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TZR25017,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF350 OVU
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 25,559 miles

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced offside tail bulb (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 25,445 miles

Gear lever has slight free play

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 24,942 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre fitted incorrectly

Pass 21 Sep 2021 23,334 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 23,781 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 23,273 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 22,977 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 22,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 22,944 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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F350 OVU is a 1998 Yamaha TZR250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha TZR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,149 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 F350 OVU, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha TZR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F350 OVU registered?

F350 OVU is a 1998 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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The MOT history for F350 OVU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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