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LB04 YGM

2004 Yamaha Tt 250 R

Blue Petrol 315cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,996 mi
Last recorded54,996 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Tt 250 R6,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 YGM
MakeYamaha
ModelTt 250 R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine315cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 54,996 miles

Oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Apr 2026 54,990 miles

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

Oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Mar 2026 54,982 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Mar 2025 54,127 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine has an oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2025 54,124 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine has an oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2023 53,348 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 51,681 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,696 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear indicator spacing close to minimum distance required

mismatched tyres

speedometer light inoperative

Pass 19 Jun 2019 47,282 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

over sized front tyre fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2019 47,282 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

over sized front tyre fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,076 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 42,569 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 40,722 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,279 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 33,171 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,613 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 21,096 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,386 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 May 2008 3,976 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 1 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tt 250 R?

Based on 2,980 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre is unsuitable 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
Headlamp aim too low 10
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LB04 YGM is a 2004 Yamaha Tt 250 R in Blue with a 315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha Tt 250 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 6,725 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 Tt 250 R fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB04 YGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tt 250 R typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha Tt 250 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB04 YGM is a 2004 Yamaha Tt 250 R, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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