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H836 VCA

1990 Yamaha TZR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,744 mi
Last recorded42,744 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha TZR25020,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH836 VCA
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 42,744 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 41,947 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 41,319 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 40,820 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 40,806 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 40,595 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 40,527 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 40,333 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,102 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 39,871 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,709 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 39,709 miles

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

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 37,388 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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H836 VCA is a 1990 Yamaha TZR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha TZR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 20,570 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H836 VCA, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha TZR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H836 VCA registered?

H836 VCA is a 1990 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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