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L790 DAT

1999 Yamaha TTR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,402 mi
Last recorded23,402 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TTR2507,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL790 DAT
MakeYamaha
ModelTTR250
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 23,402 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono block to swingarm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 23,094 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom shock mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom suspension linkage has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 21,482 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 19,450 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 17,539 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 17,539 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable mx tyre fitted (4.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 16,788 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 16,788 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 16,677 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 16,676 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,367 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 16,367 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 15,122 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 14,853 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 14,341 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 14,340 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 13,518 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2007 12,946 miles

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 12,946 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 12,306 miles

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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L790 DAT is a 1999 Yamaha TTR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha TTR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 7,125 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 L790 DAT, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha TTR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L790 DAT is a 1999 Yamaha TTR250, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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