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FJ08 ELC

2008 Yamaha WR250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,718 mi
Last recorded13,718 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha WR2508,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 ELC
MakeYamaha
ModelWR250
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 13,718 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in front brake lever pin

Pass 26 Nov 2022 10,760 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 10,752 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 9,819 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 9,447 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 9,447 miles

Central Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough Wheel Bearings Have Roughness (2.3.5b)

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated All underside bearings and bushes have excessive play and are creaking (dry) (2.4A.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose Chain Loose And Worn Advise (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn Sprocket Rear Is Worn And Starting To Hook ADVISE (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 9,069 miles

Drive chain slightly loose drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 9,069 miles

Drive chain slightly loose drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high headlamp aim to high adjusted at test station (1.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 8,828 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 8,828 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 8,052 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 7,157 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 7,157 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 5,538 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 5,538 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 3,410 miles

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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FJ08 ELC is a 2008 Yamaha WR250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha WR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 8,828 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 FJ08 ELC, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha WR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ08 ELC registered?

FJ08 ELC is a 2008 Yamaha WR250, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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