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YN55 LYK

2005 Yamaha TT250R

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

18,735 mi
Last recorded18,735 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha TT250R5,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 LYK
MakeYamaha
ModelTT250R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 18,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 18,735 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 17,936 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 16,942 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 16,196 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 15,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 15,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 15,767 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 15,381 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 14,702 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 14,702 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 13,958 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 13,623 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 13,061 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 13,061 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 12,032 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 12,032 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 11,118 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 11,118 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 9,768 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 9,768 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 6,543 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 2,885 miles

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

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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YN55 LYK is a 2005 Yamaha TT250R in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YN55 LYK, 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 YN55 LYK registered?

YN55 LYK is a 2005 Yamaha TT250R, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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