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FJ08 ELH

2008 Yamaha WR250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,100 mi
Last recorded12,100 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha WR2508,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 ELH
MakeYamaha
ModelWR250
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 12,100 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 11,377 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 11,373 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 11,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 11,123 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 11,173 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Headlamp To High (1.6)

Front Headlamp insecure Headlamp Insecure And Moving Backwards And Forwards (1.2.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 10,905 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 10,572 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 9,538 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 9,538 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 8,255 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 8,255 miles

Rear Wheel fractured significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,573 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 ELH is a 2008 Yamaha WR250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ELH, 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.

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What year was FJ08 ELH registered?

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

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