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P957 FOD

1997 Yamaha TT250R

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Yamaha TT250R11,877 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 FOD
MakeYamaha
ModelTT250R
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026
Pass 3 Mar 2021
Fail 3 Mar 2021

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019
Pass 12 Aug 2016

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015
Fail 12 Jan 2015

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 4,180 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012
Fail 21 Jul 2012

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 41,368 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 41,368 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010
Fail 30 Jul 2010

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008
Pass 22 Feb 2007
Fail 11 Nov 2006

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Oct 2005
Fail 15 Oct 2005

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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P957 FOD is a 1997 Yamaha TT250R in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha TT250R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 11,877 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 P957 FOD, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha TT250R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P957 FOD registered?

P957 FOD is a 1997 Yamaha TT250R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P957 FOD safe to buy?

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