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L879 UMA

1999 Yamaha TT250R

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

914 mi
Last recorded914 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TT250R12,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL879 UMA
MakeYamaha
ModelTT250R
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 914 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 914 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2023
Pass 1 Oct 2022 7,102 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 6,808 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 6,725 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 6,499 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 6,304 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 6,304 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 5,878 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 5,383 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 5,140 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 5,135 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 5,133 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 5,021 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 19 Dec 2009 5,005 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 4,113 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 2,546 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 2,535 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

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

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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L879 UMA is a 1999 Yamaha TT250R in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L879 UMA, 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.

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What year was L879 UMA registered?

L879 UMA is a 1999 Yamaha TT250R, first registered on 22 June 1999.

Is L879 UMA safe to buy?

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