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J738 MJL

1992 Yamaha TZR250

Multi-colour Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,616 mi
Last recorded13,616 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha TZR25018,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ738 MJL
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1992
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 13,616 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 13,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower fairing insecure

Fail 16 May 2025 13,500 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower fairing insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2024 13,494 miles

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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J738 MJL is a 1992 Yamaha TZR250 in Multi-colour with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J738 MJL, 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 J738 MJL registered?

J738 MJL is a 1992 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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