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F478 NPJ

1989 Yamaha TDR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,891 mi
Last recorded38,891 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha TDR25025,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF478 NPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTDR250
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 38,891 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 38,866 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 38,857 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 38,837 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 38,440 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 37,587 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 37,147 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 37,147 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 36,904 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 36,161 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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F478 NPJ is a 1989 Yamaha TDR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F478 NPJ, 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 F478 NPJ registered?

F478 NPJ is a 1989 Yamaha TDR250, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is F478 NPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F478 NPJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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