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M791 DCL

1996 Yamaha TTR250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,840 mi
Last recorded2,840 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TTR25014,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM791 DCL
MakeYamaha
ModelTTR250
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 2,840 miles

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 2,840 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 68 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play rear lower suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 316 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 134 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2013 11,655 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 11,655 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 Sep 2012 1,082 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 9,353 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 8,899 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 5,933 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 3,305 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 56,000 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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M791 DCL is a 1996 Yamaha TTR250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha TTR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 14,566 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M791 DCL, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha TTR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M791 DCL registered?

M791 DCL is a 1996 Yamaha TTR250, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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