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G498 MEC

1989 Yamaha TDR250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,740 mi
Last recorded29,740 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha TDR25025,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG498 MEC
MakeYamaha
ModelTDR250
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 29,740 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 29,515 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 29,179 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 29,175 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear CHAIN ADJUSTER-REAR ARM PLATE SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 17 Jul 2021 28,882 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 28,230 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 28,229 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 28,229 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 28,229 miles

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

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2012 28,093 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front tyre cracking

slight play in clutch lever pivot

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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G498 MEC is a 1989 Yamaha TDR250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G498 MEC, 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 G498 MEC registered?

G498 MEC is a 1989 Yamaha TDR250, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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