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G494 WWC

1989 Yamaha TDR250

Yellow Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,332 mi
Last recorded17,332 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha TDR25025,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG494 WWC
MakeYamaha
ModelTDR250
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 17,332 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2013 17,301 miles

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

anodised brake pipe fittings not recommended for road use

Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,465 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,314 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 15,308 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,036 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,520 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 11,496 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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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G494 WWC is a 1989 Yamaha TDR250 in Yellow 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 G494 WWC, 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 G494 WWC registered?

G494 WWC is a 1989 Yamaha TDR250, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G494 WWC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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