Yamaha TTR250 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Yamaha TTR250 car check
Is the Yamaha TTR250 reliable? We analysed 1,726 real MOT tests across 170 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha TTR250 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include wheel bearings have excessive free play, reflector on motorcycle missing and suspension bush has excessive free play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha TTR250.
Yamaha TTR250 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha TTR250. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha TTR250 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha TTR250 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha TTR250 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Yamaha TTR250 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Yamaha TTR250 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha TTR250 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha TTR250 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha TTR250 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 52 | 78.8% | 3,113 | 6,771 | 9,830 |
| 2004 | 149 | 75.8% | 2,530 | 5,377 | 7,261 |
| 2003 | 239 | 79.5% | 4,770 | 10,856 | 33,990 |
| 2002 | 145 | 81.4% | 6,620 | 13,315 | 23,465 |
| 2001 | 163 | 78.5% | 4,544 | 11,704 | 30,684 |
| 2000 | 229 | 80.8% | 4,175 | 12,001 | 29,488 |
| 1999 | 209 | 82.3% | 1,314 | 7,125 | 16,891 |
| 1998 | 108 | 75.0% | 3,547 | 17,310 | 27,527 |
| 1996 | 102 | 84.3% | 7,085 | 14,566 | 30,270 |
| 1994 | 83 | 85.5% | 15,354 | 24,846 | 31,300 |
| 1993 | 117 | 82.1% | 1,784 | 6,355 | 13,619 |
How Long Does a Yamaha TTR250 Last?
Based on 170 Yamaha TTR250 vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha TTR250 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha TTR250 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 TTR250
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.5% MOT pass rate from 83 tests
75.0% MOT pass rate from 108 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha TTR250 is 1994, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.5% across 83 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha TTR250 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha TTR250 THIS CAR | 80.5% | 1,726 | 9,748 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 |
| Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Edition Turbo | 84% | 1,180 | 23,372 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha TTR250 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Yamaha TTR250Should you buy a used Yamaha TTR250?
The Yamaha TTR250 has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.5% across 1,726 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 TTR250 are wheel bearings have excessive free play (22 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (20), and suspension bush has excessive free play (16). 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 TTR250 owner drives around 393 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 TTR250 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.