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F778 DYD

1989 Yamaha TDR250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,808 mi
Last recorded7,808 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha TDR25025,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF778 DYD
MakeYamaha
ModelTDR250
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 7,808 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake fluid reservoir deteriorated but not leaking

Gear lever bent

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake fluid reservoir deteriorated but not leaking

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 7,559 miles

Fork gators split

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake fluid reservoir deteriorated but not leaking

Gear lever bent

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake fluid reservoir deteriorated but not leaking

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 7,547 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fork gators split

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake fluid reservoir deteriorated but not leaking

Gear lever bent

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake fluid reservoir deteriorated but not leaking

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2024 7,421 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake fluid reservoir deteriorated but not leaking

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake fluid reservoir deteriorated but not leaking

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 7,160 miles

Front brake fluid reservoir level window deteriorated but not leaking

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake fluid reservoir deterirated but not leaking

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 7,057 miles

Front brake fluid reservoir window badly deteriorated but not leaking

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake fluid reservoir deteriorated but not leaking

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 6,947 miles

Front brake fluid reservoir window deteriorated but not leaking

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake fluid reservoir deteriorated but not leaking

gear lever bent

Pass 20 May 2020 6,719 miles

Front brake fluid reservoir badly deteriorated but not leaking

Rear brake fluid reservoir badly deteriorated but not leaking

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear swingarm linkage - all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gear lever bent

Fail 19 May 2020 6,717 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fuel system component leaking carburettor float bowl seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front brake fluid reservoir badly deteriorated but not leaking

Rear brake fluid reservoir badly deteriorated but not leaking

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear swingarm linkage - all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gear lever bent

Pass 29 Apr 2006 6,672 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 6,669 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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F778 DYD is a 1989 Yamaha TDR250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F778 DYD, 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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F778 DYD is a 1989 Yamaha TDR250, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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