Yamaha Tzr250
MotorcycleFrom 323 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn and brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 4 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 4 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a transmission belt or chain excessively tight | 2 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 2 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 2 |
| contaminated with oil, grease etc | 2 |
| audible warning not working | 1 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 1 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tzr250s tested had between 9,488 and 21,903 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,039 median miles, the Tzr250 has 0.036 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha Tzr250 MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Tzr250 has a 95% MOT pass rate based on 323 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Tzr250?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Tzr250 is stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Tzr250 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Tzr250 is 14,039 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,488 and 21,903 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.