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F535 RBL

1989 Yamaha TDR250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,840 mi
Last recorded19,840 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha TDR25025,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF535 RBL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDR250
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 19,840 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 19,710 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 19,564 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 19,347 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 19,169 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 18,977 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 18,869 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 18,760 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 18,609 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 18,489 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 20 Jun 2016 18,356 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 17,546 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 17,469 miles

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,273 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 17,116 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,768 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 16,768 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,520 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,382 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 16,382 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 16,295 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,086 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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F535 RBL is a 1989 Yamaha TDR250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F535 RBL, 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 F535 RBL registered?

F535 RBL is a 1989 Yamaha TDR250, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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