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F878 JYA

1998 Yamaha TZR250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,559 mi
Last recorded21,559 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TZR25017,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF878 JYA
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,559 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 21,559 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

both front brake discs worm

front park lamp not working

Pass 26 May 2011 20,580 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 20,520 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 17,842 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 17,839 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

front tyre perishing

rear torque arm to rear brake caliper bush has slight play in it †

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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F878 JYA is a 1998 Yamaha TZR250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha TZR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,149 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 F878 JYA, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha TZR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F878 JYA registered?

F878 JYA is a 1998 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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