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M997 ELA

2001 Yamaha TTR250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,638 mi
Last recorded42,638 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TTR25011,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM997 ELA
MakeYamaha
ModelTTR250
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 42,638 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 42,015 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 41,017 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 39,710 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 39,216 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 38,191 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,265 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 36,137 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,945 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 33,676 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 32,094 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,044 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 18 Feb 2012
Pass 7 Dec 2005 31,897 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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M997 ELA is a 2001 Yamaha TTR250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha TTR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 11,704 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 M997 ELA, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha TTR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M997 ELA registered?

M997 ELA is a 2001 Yamaha TTR250, first registered on 20 August 2001.

Is M997 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M997 ELA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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