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G291 LGT

1989 Yamaha TDR250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,977 mi
Last recorded38,977 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha TDR25025,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG291 LGT
MakeYamaha
ModelTDR250
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 38,977 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,958 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,892 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 38,892 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 35,566 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 34,068 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 34,007 miles

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

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

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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G291 LGT is a 1989 Yamaha TDR250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G291 LGT, 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 G291 LGT registered?

G291 LGT is a 1989 Yamaha TDR250, first registered on 16 August 1989.

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