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HX55 GBO

2005 Yamaha Tt 250 R

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,346 mi
Last recorded22,346 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Tt 250 R6,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 GBO
MakeYamaha
ModelTt 250 R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 22,346 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 22,346 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 22,346 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 22,346 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 22,149 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 22,149 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 21,659 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 21,652 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 21,427 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 21,427 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 21,082 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 21,082 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 20,568 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 18,275 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,099 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 16,793 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Jun 2014 16,793 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 May 2013 15,452 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,706 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 11,301 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 7,545 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tt 250 R?

Based on 2,980 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre is unsuitable 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
Headlamp aim too low 10
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HX55 GBO is a 2005 Yamaha Tt 250 R in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Tt 250 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 6,190 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Tt 250 R fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX55 GBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tt 250 R typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Tt 250 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HX55 GBO is a 2005 Yamaha Tt 250 R, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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