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L887 XHY

2001 Yamaha TT250R

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,030 mi
Last recorded54,030 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TT250R17,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL887 XHY
MakeYamaha
ModelTT250R
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 54,030 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 54,024 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,390 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel fractured but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

cant see into front brake res

front tyre slightly off bead

gearchange loose

slight bind front brake

too mutch copperslip on front brake pads

Fail 16 Jul 2015 53,339 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel fractured but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

cant see into front brake res

gearchange loose

slight bind front brake

too mutch copperslip on front brake pads

Pass 25 Jul 2014 51,321 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 51,321 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 49,195 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 49,195 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 30 May 2012 999 miles

on odometer reading

Fail 25 Apr 2012 47,317 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 47,317 miles

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,866 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 45,850 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 43,027 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

high beam tell tale not working

nearside fork gaitor split

no number plate light fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Feb 2010 42,788 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

high beam tell tale not working

nearside fork gaitor split

no number plate light fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2009 39,897 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 37,746 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,882 miles

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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L887 XHY is a 2001 Yamaha TT250R in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L887 XHY, 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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L887 XHY is a 2001 Yamaha TT250R, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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