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L204 TUP

1998 Yamaha TTR250

Purple Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

3,403 mi
Last recorded3,403 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TTR25017,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL204 TUP
MakeYamaha
ModelTTR250
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 3,403 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 2,598 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 1,274 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022
Pass 10 Aug 2021
Pass 6 Mar 2020

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018
Pass 11 May 2015

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014
Pass 15 Oct 2012
Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,673 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 15,673 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha TTR250?

Based on 1,726 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
393
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 22
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
suspension bush has excessive free play 16
Direction indicator missing 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
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L204 TUP is a 1998 Yamaha TTR250 in Purple with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha TTR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 17,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha TTR250 fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L204 TUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TTR250 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha TTR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L204 TUP registered?

L204 TUP is a 1998 Yamaha TTR250, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is L204 TUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L204 TUP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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