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AY08 ACV

2008 Yamaha Wr 250 R

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,497 mi
Last recorded42,497 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Wr 250 R7,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ACV
MakeYamaha
ModelWr 250 R
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 42,497 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 41,565 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 40,779 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 39,187 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 37,131 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 33,891 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 29,556 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 23,413 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 16,422 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 16,401 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 9,841 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 9,505 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 1,908 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 1,515 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Wr 250 R?

Based on 1,276 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
Headlamp aim too high 6
Direction indicator missing 5
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 4
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AY08 ACV is a 2008 Yamaha Wr 250 R in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Wr 250 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 7,358 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 Wr 250 R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 ACV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Wr 250 R typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Wr 250 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY08 ACV registered?

AY08 ACV is a 2008 Yamaha Wr 250 R, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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