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M47 VBR

1999 Yamaha TTR250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,061 mi
Last recorded21,061 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TTR2507,125 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM47 VBR
MakeYamaha
ModelTTR250
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 21,061 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020
Fail 1 Sep 2020

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 21,016 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 21,005 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 21,005 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride axle (6.2.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 20,789 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 20,789 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 20,236 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 19,433 miles

No Lights Fitted At Time Off Test

Pass 2 Oct 2010 18,534 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 16,891 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 16,891 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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M47 VBR is a 1999 Yamaha TTR250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M47 VBR, 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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What year was M47 VBR registered?

M47 VBR is a 1999 Yamaha TTR250, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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The MOT history for M47 VBR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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