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MX57 YEB

2008 Yamaha WR250F

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,583 mi
Last recorded12,583 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha WR250F4,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 YEB
MakeYamaha
ModelWR250F
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 12,583 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 11,731 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 10,738 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 8,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 8,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 7,985 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 7,945 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 7,882 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 6,573 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Mar 2017 6,573 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2016 4,502 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 4,502 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 4,044 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2011 3,893 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

How Reliable is the Yamaha WR250F?

Based on 7,695 MOT tests across 974 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
308
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
974
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 146
reflector on motorcycle missing 125
Tyre is unsuitable 114
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 94
wheel bearings have excessive free play 68
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MX57 YEB is a 2008 Yamaha WR250F in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha WR250F models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 4,005 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 WR250F fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX57 YEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha WR250F typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha WR250F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX57 YEB registered?

MX57 YEB is a 2008 Yamaha WR250F, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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