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J550 CET

1992 Yamaha TZR250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,961 mi
Last recorded12,961 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Yamaha TZR25018,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ550 CET
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 12,961 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,466 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 11,014 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 10,526 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 9,748 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 9,748 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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J550 CET is a 1992 Yamaha TZR250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha TZR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 18,602 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 J550 CET, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha TZR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J550 CET registered?

J550 CET is a 1992 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J550 CET safe to buy?

The MOT history for J550 CET shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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