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F587 VFA

1989 Yamaha TZR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,194 mi
Last recorded21,194 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha TZR25021,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF587 VFA
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 21,194 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 20,999 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 20,817 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 20,451 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 20,108 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 19,787 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 19,763 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 19,470 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 19,290 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,267 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 19,151 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 19,151 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,453 miles

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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F587 VFA is a 1989 Yamaha TZR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha TZR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 21,976 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 F587 VFA, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha TZR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F587 VFA registered?

F587 VFA is a 1989 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 26 July 1989.

Is F587 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F587 VFA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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