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F403 KNU

1989 Yamaha TZR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,793 mi
Last recorded28,793 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha TZR25021,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF403 KNU
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 28,793 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 28,664 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 28,539 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 28,384 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 28,311 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 28,141 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 27,711 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 27,711 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 27,188 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 26,732 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 26,480 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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F403 KNU is a 1989 Yamaha TZR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha TZR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 21,976 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 F403 KNU, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha TZR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F403 KNU registered?

F403 KNU is a 1989 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 6 April 1989.

Is F403 KNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F403 KNU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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