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N161 SMX

1996 Yamaha TTR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Yamaha TTR25014,566 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 SMX
MakeYamaha
ModelTTR250
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025
Pass 15 May 2024
Pass 17 May 2023
Pass 13 May 2022 33,883 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021
Pass 19 May 2020 32,316 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 31,932 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 28,658 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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N161 SMX is a 1996 Yamaha TTR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N161 SMX, 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 N161 SMX registered?

N161 SMX is a 1996 Yamaha TTR250, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N161 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 SMX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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