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LJ05 LVB

2005 Yamaha Tt 250 R

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

2,241 mi
Last recorded2,241 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Tt 250 R6,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 LVB
MakeYamaha
ModelTt 250 R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 2,241 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 2,241 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 2,241 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 2,241 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 2,241 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 2,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 2,241 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 2,241 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 2,241 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 2,241 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 2,241 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 2,241 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 2,241 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 2,241 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 1,955 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 1,220 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 414 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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LJ05 LVB is a 2005 Yamaha Tt 250 R in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Tt 250 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 6,190 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 LJ05 LVB, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha Tt 250 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ05 LVB is a 2005 Yamaha Tt 250 R, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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