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P591 YFX

1996 Yamaha TTR250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

8,618 mi
Last recorded8,618 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TTR25014,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 YFX
MakeYamaha
ModelTTR250
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 8,618 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022
Pass 17 May 2021
Fail 17 May 2021

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2015

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 10,738 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated silecer (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 8,196 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 7,085 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 7,085 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2011
Fail 22 Aug 2011

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Sep 2010

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Nov 2008
Pass 22 Feb 2006 7,085 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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P591 YFX is a 1996 Yamaha TTR250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P591 YFX, 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 P591 YFX registered?

P591 YFX is a 1996 Yamaha TTR250, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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