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F406 JAP

1988 Yamaha TZR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,638 mi
Last recorded25,638 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Yamaha TZR25025,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF406 JAP
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 25,638 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 25,626 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,393 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 25,377 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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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F406 JAP is a 1988 Yamaha TZR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha TZR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 25,175 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 F406 JAP, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha TZR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F406 JAP registered?

F406 JAP is a 1988 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F406 JAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F406 JAP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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