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J552 PBV

1992 Yamaha TZR250

Orange Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

22,710 mi
Last recorded22,710 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha TZR25018,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ552 PBV
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 22,710 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 22,706 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 22,706 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 22,706 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 22,680 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 22,664 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 22,168 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play lower linkage bearing (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,634 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,605 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2011 20,631 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,451 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,036 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 18,991 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 18,813 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 18,813 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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J552 PBV is a 1992 Yamaha TZR250 in Orange with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 J552 PBV, 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 J552 PBV registered?

J552 PBV is a 1992 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J552 PBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J552 PBV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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