Yamaha TT250R Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Yamaha TT250R car check
Is the Yamaha TT250R reliable? We analysed 4,846 real MOT tests across 495 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha TT250R is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include reflector on motorcycle missing, tyre is unsuitable and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha TT250R.
Yamaha TT250R Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha TT250R. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha TT250R MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha TT250R to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha TT250R Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Yamaha TT250R fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Yamaha TT250R Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha TT250R owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha TT250R MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha TT250R year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 203 | 88.7% | 1,517 | 3,235 | 5,289 |
| 2005 | 923 | 84.8% | 3,404 | 5,942 | 9,891 |
| 2004 | 1,378 | 85.7% | 3,349 | 6,104 | 10,064 |
| 2003 | 496 | 86.5% | 1,692 | 5,407 | 12,389 |
| 2002 | 311 | 83.9% | 4,426 | 13,685 | 24,580 |
| 2001 | 242 | 78.9% | 5,705 | 17,260 | 28,548 |
| 2000 | 255 | 85.5% | 2,151 | 11,867 | 22,362 |
| 1999 | 303 | 84.5% | 3,216 | 12,227 | 21,094 |
| 1998 | 159 | 90.6% | 2,292 | 11,368 | 21,692 |
| 1997 | 105 | 83.8% | 6,245 | 11,877 | 34,867 |
| 1996 | 73 | 87.7% | 1,828 | 15,478 | 22,539 |
| 1994 | 96 | 83.3% | 2,448 | 12,137 | 23,924 |
| 1993 | 142 | 86.6% | 3,524 | 11,422 | 24,082 |
How Long Does a Yamaha TT250R Last?
Based on 495 Yamaha TT250R vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha TT250R Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha TT250R MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha TT250R
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.6% MOT pass rate from 159 tests
78.9% MOT pass rate from 242 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha TT250R is 1998, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.6% across 159 tests. The 2001 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha TT250R Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha TT250R THIS CAR | 85.3% | 4,846 | 6,861 mi | 33 yrs |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 86.5% | 175,313 | 16,232 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha FZS600 | 85% | 157,659 | 22,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha XJR1300 | 88.8% | 107,128 | 16,836 mi | 27 yrs |
| Jeep Wrangler 4.0 | 71.4% | 6,311 | 78,412 mi | 33 yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha TT250R sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha TT250R has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.3% across 4,846 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Yamaha TT250R are reflector on motorcycle missing (35 recorded failures), tyre is unsuitable (30), and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (22). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Yamaha TT250R owner drives around 321 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Yamaha TT250R models stay on UK roads for around 33 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.