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YN55 LWG

2005 Yamaha Tt 250 R

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14,557 mi
Last recorded14,557 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Tt 250 R6,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 LWG
MakeYamaha
ModelTt 250 R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 14,557 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 14,352 miles

Lighting masked

Pass 29 Jun 2022 14,351 miles

Lighting masked

Chain oil dry

Fail 16 Jun 2022 14,351 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain oil dry

Pass 17 Nov 2020 14,247 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 14,188 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 14,188 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 13,845 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 13,625 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 13,379 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 13,341 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 13,210 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 13,057 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front pads low

Fail 20 Sep 2013 13,057 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 12,981 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 6,074 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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YN55 LWG is a 2005 Yamaha Tt 250 R in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Tt 250 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 6,190 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 YN55 LWG, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha Tt 250 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN55 LWG registered?

YN55 LWG is a 2005 Yamaha Tt 250 R, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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