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R250 TPO

1997 Yamaha Fzr

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,948 mi
Last recorded29,948 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Fzr33,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 TPO
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2015 29,948 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 29,319 miles

cut in rear tyre

nearside upper engine mounting bolt missing

offside upper engine mounting bolt missing

Fail 21 Jun 2014 29,319 miles

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

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

cut in rear tyre

nearside upper engine mounting bolt missing

offside upper engine mounting bolt missing

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 28,869 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre valve in poor condition [perished]

Fail 31 May 2011 28,869 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre valve in poor condition [perished]

Pass 7 Jun 2010 28,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no clamp on exhaust can to pipe

front tyre valve poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,395 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,937 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 27,773 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr?

Based on 5,309 MOT tests across 719 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 125
reflector on motorcycle missing 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 67
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R250 TPO is a 1997 Yamaha Fzr in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 33,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fzr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R250 TPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzr typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R250 TPO is a 1997 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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