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L290 XCV

1998 Yamaha TTR250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

495 mi
Last recorded495 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TTR25017,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL290 XCV
MakeYamaha
ModelTTR250
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 495 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 489 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 93 miles

Gear lever loose on spline

Fail 18 Jun 2019 93 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Gear lever loose on spline

Pass 16 Mar 2018

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,143 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 37,483 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 37,483 miles

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.

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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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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