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K516 ABV

1999 Yamaha TT250R

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,115 mi
Last recorded4,115 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TT250R12,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK516 ABV
MakeYamaha
ModelTT250R
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 4,115 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 2,570 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 1,887 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 1,437 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 266 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 2,946 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 1,325 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 1,318 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 23,453 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 23,453 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 21,910 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 19,093 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 19,083 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 19,042 miles

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha TT250R?

Based on 4,846 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
321
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 35
Tyre is unsuitable 30
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 22
suspension bush has excessive free play 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 20
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K516 ABV is a 1999 Yamaha TT250R in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha TT250R models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 12,227 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 TT250R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K516 ABV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TT250R typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha TT250R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K516 ABV registered?

K516 ABV is a 1999 Yamaha TT250R, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is K516 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K516 ABV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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