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WA53 EPZ

2003 Yamaha Tt 250 R

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,081 mi
Last recorded9,081 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Tt 250 R5,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 EPZ
MakeYamaha
ModelTt 250 R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 9,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 8,784 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 8,535 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 7,956 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very little play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 7,933 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very little play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 7,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 17,768 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Nov 2018 6,705 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 6,136 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 6,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 5,842 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 5,590 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 5,580 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 4,569 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 4,426 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 4,344 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 4,030 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 3,584 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 3,473 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 3,081 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 3,081 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 2,690 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2007 2,690 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 2,488 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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WA53 EPZ is a 2003 Yamaha Tt 250 R in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Tt 250 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 5,566 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 WA53 EPZ, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha Tt 250 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA53 EPZ is a 2003 Yamaha Tt 250 R, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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