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RX55 OSM

2005 Yamaha WR250F

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48 mi
Last recorded48 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha WR250F3,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 OSM
MakeYamaha
ModelWR250F
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 48 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 May 2025 34 miles

All direction indicators missing all 4 missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 11,479 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 11,236 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 10,894 miles

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))

Little reserve travel in front brake lever

Pass 4 Apr 2019 10,730 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 10,730 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 9,137 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 8,016 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 7,494 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 4,901 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)

registration plate has corrosion around mounting screws

Fail 9 Jan 2014 4,876 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2011 4,412 miles

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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RX55 OSM is a 2005 Yamaha WR250F in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha WR250F models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 3,169 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 RX55 OSM, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha WR250F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX55 OSM registered?

RX55 OSM is a 2005 Yamaha WR250F, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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