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MX08 KPA

2008 Yamaha Wr 250 F

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

17,139 mi
Last recorded17,139 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Wr 250 F2,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 KPA
MakeYamaha
ModelWr 250 F
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 17,139 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 17,139 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 27,422 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 17,139 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 17,139 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 17,139 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 17,139 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 16,388 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 15,649 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 15,649 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 23,835 miles

Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016
Fail 7 Mar 2016

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 12,742 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 8,676 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 8,676 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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MX08 KPA is a 2008 Yamaha Wr 250 F in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Wr 250 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 2,585 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 MX08 KPA, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha Wr 250 F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MX08 KPA is a 2008 Yamaha Wr 250 F, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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