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Q399NTM

1991 Yamaha TZR250

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,687 mi
Last recorded42,687 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha TZR25022,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ399NTM
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR250
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 42,687 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 42,419 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 42,328 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 42,177 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 41,946 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 41,772 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 41,402 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 40,916 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 40,916 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 40,120 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 38,997 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 37,219 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,141 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 36,130 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,761 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 33,613 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 32,104 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,931 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 28,457 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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Q399NTM is a 1991 Yamaha TZR250 in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 Q399NTM, 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 Q399NTM registered?

Q399NTM is a 1991 Yamaha TZR250, first registered on 3 August 1991.

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