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P959 FOD

1997 Yamaha TTR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9 mi
Last recorded9 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 FOD
MakeYamaha
ModelTTR250
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 9 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017
Pass 27 Sep 2016
Pass 29 Sep 2015
Pass 10 Feb 2014 29,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Oct 2012

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,451 miles

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

dip beam aim very week

main bean indicator lamp always on

rear number plate lamp fitted but not working

Fail 1 Oct 2011 29,451 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

dip beam aim very week

main bean indicator lamp always on

rear number plate lamp fitted but not working

Pass 20 Jul 2010

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,451 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2008 490 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006
Fail 2 Oct 2006

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2005 24,803 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Number plate small in size but can easily be read from 15 metres.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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P959 FOD is a 1997 Yamaha TTR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P959 FOD, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha TTR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P959 FOD is a 1997 Yamaha TTR250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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