MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
495 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Gear lever loose on spline
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Gear lever loose on spline
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
number plate light not working
throttle control stiff
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
number plate light not working
throttle control stiff
How Reliable is the Yamaha TTR250?
Based on 1,726 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L290 XCV is a 1998 Yamaha TTR250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1998 Yamaha TTR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 17,310 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 TTR250 fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L290 XCV, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha TTR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L290 XCV registered?
L290 XCV is a 1998 Yamaha TTR250, first registered on 1 September 1998.
Is L290 XCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for L290 XCV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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