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T979 TFB

1999 Yamaha YZ250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10 mi
Last recorded10 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT979 TFB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZ250
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2020 10 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019
Pass 1 Apr 2016
Pass 16 Apr 2015

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

No Lights or Indicators fitted

Only used during daylight hours and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013

No lights fitted at time of test

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZ250?

Based on 457 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
22
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre is unsuitable 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim 5
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 4
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T979 TFB is a 1999 Yamaha YZ250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZ250 fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T979 TFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZ250 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha YZ250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T979 TFB registered?

T979 TFB is a 1999 Yamaha YZ250, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T979 TFB safe to buy?

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