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PJ53 ULO

2004 Yamaha WR250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

14,642 mi
Last recorded14,642 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha WR2503,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 ULO
MakeYamaha
ModelWR250
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 14,642 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 14,573 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 14,473 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 14,429 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 14,270 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front wheel bearing very slightly rough

Fail 22 Jun 2022 14,270 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front wheel bearing very slightly rough

Pass 17 Jun 2021 14,190 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 13,371 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 13,364 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 13,321 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017
Pass 28 May 2016

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

Pass 8 May 2015
Fail 20 Mar 2015

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2014

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 753 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 520 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 411 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 160 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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PJ53 ULO is a 2004 Yamaha WR250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha WR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 3,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ53 ULO, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha WR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJ53 ULO is a 2004 Yamaha WR250, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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