1988 Yamaha TDR50 0.1L Petrol · E638 MPV

The Yamaha TDR50 presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no recorded defects across its three available MOT entries, the most recent being the June 2022 test at 30,166 miles where the tester passed the machine with no advisories. This clean sweep indicates the vehicle has not shown worsening mechanical condition or recurring failure points within the documented period. The mileage pattern reflects extremely light use for a 38-year-old machine. Between the November 2019 test at 29,823 miles and the June 2021 test at 30,055 miles the bike covered just 232 miles, then added only 111 miles to the June 2022 figure of 30,166. Averaging roughly 794 miles per year, the record shows no rapid accumulation or concerning gaps beyond the missing 2020 entry, likely a Covid-period lapse. The sparse, clean history suggests careful storage rather than neglected abuse. A buyer should still inspect the TDR50 in person for age-related degradation not captured by these tests. Long standing periods invite perished rubber components, seized fork seals, and corroded exhaust or frame sections despite the absence of advisories. The low mileage means original suspension bushes and brake calipers may have stiffened through inactivity rather than worn through use. Check the brake discs for pitting, verify the coil springs and swinging-arm bearings move freely, and confirm emissions remain within limits on a cold start. The clean MOT record is reassuring, but thirty-eight years of dormancy demands hands-on scrutiny of consumables and structural integrity before purchase.