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F993 KAO

1988 Yamaha TZR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,244 mi
Last recorded29,244 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 Yamaha TZR25025,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF993 KAO
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 29,244 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 25,974 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,722 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 22,723 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 22,723 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 19,847 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 19,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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F993 KAO is a 1988 Yamaha TZR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F993 KAO, 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 F993 KAO registered?

F993 KAO is a 1988 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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