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T290 BPR

1999 Yamaha TT250R

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,740 mi
Last recorded17,740 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TT250R12,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 BPR
MakeYamaha
ModelTT250R
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 17,740 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 16,617 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 15,128 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 15,126 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 May 2023 14,605 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 14,605 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 13,779 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 13,762 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 13,361 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 13,284 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2017 13,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 12,819 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 12,819 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 12,629 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 12,530 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 12,338 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,923 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 11,571 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 10,892 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 10,859 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 9,353 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 7,931 miles

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

slight play in swinging arm bearings

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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T290 BPR is a 1999 Yamaha TT250R in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha TT250R models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 12,227 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 T290 BPR, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha TT250R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T290 BPR is a 1999 Yamaha TT250R, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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