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L297 WGO

2001 Yamaha TT250R

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

49,361 mi
Last recorded49,361 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TT250R17,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL297 WGO
MakeYamaha
ModelTT250R
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 49,361 miles

Front front wheel clamp has slight crack through it.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear shock linkage has worn bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 49,351 miles

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

Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front wheel clamp has slight crack through it.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear shock linkage has worn bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit through center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 48,731 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 48,721 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 47,987 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 47,987 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 44,483 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 44,432 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 44,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 43,975 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Engine has a slight oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 43,842 miles

starter motor weak

Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,224 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

MIAN BEAM TELLTALE NOT WORKING

NEUTRAL LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 21 Jun 2016 43,224 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

MIAN BEAM TELLTALE NOT WORKING

NEUTRAL LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,719 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,559 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,792 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 39,616 miles

Slight play in swingarm,will need attention.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 39,148 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 33,710 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 33,710 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Nov 2007 32,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2006

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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L297 WGO is a 2001 Yamaha TT250R in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha TT250R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 17,260 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 L297 WGO, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha TT250R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L297 WGO is a 2001 Yamaha TT250R, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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