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L398 GDV

1994 Yamaha TTR250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

3,429 mi
Last recorded3,429 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha TTR25024,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 GDV
MakeYamaha
ModelTTR250
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 3,429 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 3,429 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 3,317 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 2,908 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 2,908 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 2,835 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 2,835 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2009

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 19 Dec 2009

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 7,535 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 7,535 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 4,671 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 1,202 miles

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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L398 GDV is a 1994 Yamaha TTR250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha TTR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 24,846 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 L398 GDV, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha TTR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L398 GDV registered?

L398 GDV is a 1994 Yamaha TTR250, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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