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L64 MBV

1993 Yamaha TTR250

Purple Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

12,859 mi
Last recorded12,859 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha TTR2506,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL64 MBV
MakeYamaha
ModelTTR250
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 12,859 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 12,287 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2023 11,664 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 11,544 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 11,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower shock mount/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 10,766 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 10,766 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 10,645 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Front spoke poor condition and covered in tape

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 9,169 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 7,270 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 7,265 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 7,265 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 5,788 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 5,651 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 5,651 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 5,565 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 5,565 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 5,478 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 4,112 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 4,112 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 3,323 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

OFFSIDE FOOTREST IS SLIGHTLY LOOSE ON MOUNTING ALTHOUGH NOT INSECURE, ADVISE PUTTING WASHERS BEHIND BOLT HEADS.

SOME TIGHT LINKS IN CHAIN TOO, ALTHOUGH NOT DANGEROUS WOULD ADVISE REPLACEMENT CHAIN

Pass 29 Sep 2006 3,298 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 3,298 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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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L64 MBV is a 1993 Yamaha TTR250 in Purple with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha TTR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 6,355 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 TTR250 fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L64 MBV, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha TTR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L64 MBV is a 1993 Yamaha TTR250, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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