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2003 Yamaha Wr 250 F

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Yamaha Wr 250 F2,911 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 YEV
MakeYamaha
ModelWr 250 F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017

EXHAUST MARKED NOT FOR ROAD USE BUT PASSABLE.

LIGHTS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2017

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

EXHAUST MARKED NOT FOR ROAD USE BUT PASSABLE.

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

LIGHTS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 May 2016 6,614 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 6,612 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear spring incomplete (2.4.A1b(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2015
Pass 21 Mar 2014

enduro - no indicators

Fail 19 Mar 2014

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

enduro - no indicators

Pass 7 Mar 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 6,612 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 6,612 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 6,583 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2011 6,583 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Chain guard missing

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2009 6,517 miles

o/s/r chain adjuster missing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 6,191 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 6,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 5,379 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 5,379 miles

Nearside Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 100 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

not for use at night or reduced visability

Fail 30 Apr 2007

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

not for use at night or reduced visability

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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WA03 YEV is a 2003 Yamaha Wr 250 F in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Wr 250 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 2,911 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 WA03 YEV, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha Wr 250 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA03 YEV is a 2003 Yamaha Wr 250 F, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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