Yamaha Wr 250 F Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Yamaha Wr 250 F car check
Is the Yamaha Wr 250 F reliable? We analysed 5,473 real MOT tests across 717 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Wr 250 F is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, reflector on motorcycle missing and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Wr 250 F.
Yamaha Wr 250 F Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Wr 250 F. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Wr 250 F MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Wr 250 F to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Wr 250 F Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Yamaha Wr 250 F fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Yamaha Wr 250 F Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Wr 250 F owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Wr 250 F MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Wr 250 F year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 134 | 90.3% | 988 | 2,449 | 3,412 |
| 2013 | 57 | 84.2% | 778 | 2,374 | 3,843 |
| 2011 | 75 | 93.3% | 2,587 | 2,962 | 4,636 |
| 2010 | 117 | 82.1% | 1,768 | 2,962 | 4,778 |
| 2009 | 246 | 80.5% | 2,430 | 4,020 | 5,783 |
| 2008 | 373 | 83.9% | 957 | 2,585 | 4,714 |
| 2007 | 1,114 | 80.0% | 2,018 | 3,760 | 5,839 |
| 2006 | 1,206 | 81.5% | 1,360 | 3,322 | 5,874 |
| 2005 | 882 | 79.1% | 892 | 2,835 | 5,238 |
| 2004 | 567 | 81.0% | 612 | 2,365 | 5,967 |
| 2003 | 465 | 80.4% | 769 | 2,911 | 6,153 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Wr 250 F Last?
Based on 717 Yamaha Wr 250 F vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Wr 250 F Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Wr 250 F MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha Wr 250 F
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.3% MOT pass rate from 75 tests
79.1% MOT pass rate from 882 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Wr 250 F is 2011, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.3% across 75 tests. The 2005 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha Wr 250 F Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Wr 250 F THIS CAR | 81.3% | 5,473 | 3,102 mi | 23 yrs |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 86.5% | 175,313 | 16,232 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha FZS600 | 85% | 157,659 | 22,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha XJR1300 | 88.8% | 107,128 | 16,836 mi | 27 yrs |
| Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto | 71.4% | 4,569 | 52,392 mi | 23 yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Wr 250 F trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha Wr 250 F has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.3% across 5,473 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Yamaha Wr 250 F are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (110 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (79), and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (72). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Yamaha Wr 250 F owner drives around 265 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Yamaha Wr 250 F models stay on UK roads for around 23 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.