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G272 VMM

1989 Yamaha TDR250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,548 mi
Last recorded31,548 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha TDR25025,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG272 VMM
MakeYamaha
ModelTDR250
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 31,548 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 31,542 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 31,492 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 31,392 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 31,258 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 30,630 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 30,436 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 30,319 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 30,319 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 30,008 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 29,011 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 29,001 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 28,275 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 28,275 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 May 2011 28,164 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,819 miles

side stand swich not conect

Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,387 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,249 miles

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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G272 VMM is a 1989 Yamaha TDR250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G272 VMM, 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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What year was G272 VMM registered?

G272 VMM is a 1989 Yamaha TDR250, first registered on 16 October 1989.

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