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BU53 ZYG

2003 Yamaha WR250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Yamaha WR2503,036 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZYG
MakeYamaha
ModelWR250
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2010

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2010

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2009

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

lights masked over and daylight m.o.t perfomed

Fail 29 Jun 2009

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 123 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

to be used only during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Pass 23 Dec 2006 3,324 miles

to be used only during daylight hours and not in bad visibilty

How Reliable is the Yamaha WR250?

Based on 1,116 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
326
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
reflector on motorcycle missing 23
Tyre is unsuitable 16
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
Horn not working 8
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BU53 ZYG is a 2003 Yamaha WR250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha WR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 3,036 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 WR250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 ZYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha WR250 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha WR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU53 ZYG registered?

BU53 ZYG is a 2003 Yamaha WR250, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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