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WA05 WJV

2005 Yamaha XT250

Gold Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,189 mi
Last recorded16,189 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT25010,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 WJV
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 16,189 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 11,932 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 11,306 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 11,036 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 10,777 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 10,186 miles

Central Rear Lower Slight play in rear mono shock bearings

Pass 11 Nov 2019 10,162 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 10,162 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 10,087 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 9,457 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 9,430 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 9,377 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise condition of hazard light switch

front tyre worn slightly uneven

Fail 21 Jul 2014 9,377 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise condition of hazard light switch

front tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 13 Jul 2013 9,190 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 8,887 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 8,591 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 7,533 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 7,048 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 5,980 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT250?

Based on 2,832 MOT tests across 520 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
188
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Horn not working 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Direction indicator not working 18
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 16
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WA05 WJV is a 2005 Yamaha XT250 in Gold with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 10,518 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA05 WJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT250 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WA05 WJV registered?

WA05 WJV is a 2005 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for WA05 WJV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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