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F684 OWK

1988 Yamaha TZR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,134 mi
Last recorded28,134 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Yamaha TZR25025,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF684 OWK
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 28,134 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 27,747 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 27,702 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 27,702 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 27,699 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted front brake master cylinder reservoir not mounted correctly (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock wiring around front suspension forks fouling/making steering tight (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2015 27,519 miles

single seat conversion fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2014 27,455 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,246 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

N/S wing mirror missing

Pass 23 Jun 2012 28,123 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 26,456 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 23 Aug 2008 26,456 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,395 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,018 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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F684 OWK is a 1988 Yamaha TZR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F684 OWK, 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 F684 OWK registered?

F684 OWK is a 1988 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 26 September 1988.

Is F684 OWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F684 OWK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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