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H275 EBV

1997 Yamaha TZR250

Multi-colour Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

25,447 mi
Last recorded25,447 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TZR25022,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH275 EBV
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 25,447 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 25,441 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 25,254 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front offside brake disc bobbins worn

Pass 25 Jul 2023 25,073 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 25,028 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight movement on front offside brake disc bobbins.

Pass 24 Jul 2021 24,750 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 24,608 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 24,605 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 24,597 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 24,565 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 24,463 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 24,368 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 24,331 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake binding slightly.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 23,999 miles

front brake binding slightly.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 23,301 miles

front brake binding slightly.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,030 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,895 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 22,887 miles

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

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 22,527 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,485 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 22,485 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,252 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 22,252 miles

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

front brake binding slightly.

Fail 25 Jul 2007 22,246 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Offside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 22,031 miles

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

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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H275 EBV is a 1997 Yamaha TZR250 in Multi-colour with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha TZR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 22,891 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 H275 EBV, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha TZR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H275 EBV is a 1997 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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