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F843 MBY

1988 Yamaha TDR250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,003 mi
Last recorded25,003 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Yamaha TDR25021,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF843 MBY
MakeYamaha
ModelTDR250
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,003 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 24,990 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 24,990 miles

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b)

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 24,891 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 24,891 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha TDR250?

Based on 3,238 MOT tests across 528 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
208
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 34
suspension bush has excessive free play 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Direction indicator not working 17
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F843 MBY is a 1988 Yamaha TDR250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha TDR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 21,041 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 TDR250 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F843 MBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TDR250 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha TDR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F843 MBY is a 1988 Yamaha TDR250, first registered on 2 November 1988.

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