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LK05 SFZ

2005 Yamaha Wr 250 F

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,688 mi
Last recorded8,688 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Wr 250 F2,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 SFZ
MakeYamaha
ModelWr 250 F
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 8,688 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 8,688 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 8,688 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 8,688 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 8,688 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 8,688 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 8,688 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 8,688 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 8,688 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 8,688 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 8,688 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 8,688 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play mono-shock linkage bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Dec 2015 8,136 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

no chain guard fitted

no main beam warning lamp

Fail 24 Dec 2015 8,136 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

no chain guard fitted

no main beam warning lamp

Pass 15 Jul 2014 7,529 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 7,239 miles

Chain guard missing

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 6,915 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 6,311 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 4,818 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 2,481 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Wr 250 F?

Based on 5,473 MOT tests across 717 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
265
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 110
reflector on motorcycle missing 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 72
Tyre is unsuitable 69
wheel bearings have excessive free play 65
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LK05 SFZ is a 2005 Yamaha Wr 250 F in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Wr 250 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 2,835 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 F fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK05 SFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Wr 250 F typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Wr 250 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK05 SFZ is a 2005 Yamaha Wr 250 F, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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