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VA05 DRX

2005 Yamaha TT250R

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

14,890 mi
Last recorded14,890 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha TT250R5,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 DRX
MakeYamaha
ModelTT250R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 14,890 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 14,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

both front and rear tyres are off road type but have E mark on them for road use

Pass 23 Apr 2024 13,406 miles

both front and rear tyres are off road type but have E mark on them for road use

Pass 25 Apr 2023 12,678 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush dog bone connected to shock (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 11,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 10,305 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 8,468 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively front and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

head light cowl cracked and broken

Fail 12 Jun 2019 8,468 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively front and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

head light cowl cracked and broken

Pass 2 Jul 2018 7,736 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 7,199 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 6,394 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 5,494 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 4,891 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 4,805 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 4,805 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 4,200 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 3,560 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 3,560 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 2,841 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 1,608 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha TT250R?

Based on 4,846 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
321
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 35
Tyre is unsuitable 30
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 22
suspension bush has excessive free play 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 20
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VA05 DRX is a 2005 Yamaha TT250R in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha TT250R models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 5,942 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha TT250R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA05 DRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TT250R typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha TT250R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA05 DRX registered?

VA05 DRX is a 2005 Yamaha TT250R, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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