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J857 TKG

1991 Yamaha TZR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,070 mi
Last recorded23,070 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1991 Yamaha TZR25022,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ857 TKG
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 23,070 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Front and Rear (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 May 2018 23,070 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Front and Rear (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 23,037 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 22,900 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 22,165 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 22,150 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 21,330 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,049 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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J857 TKG is a 1991 Yamaha TZR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha TZR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 22,823 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 J857 TKG, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha TZR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J857 TKG registered?

J857 TKG is a 1991 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 12 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J857 TKG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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