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WG08 KLU

2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,209 mi
Last recorded15,209 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max11,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 KLU
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250R X-max
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 15,209 miles

Front MUDGUARD LOOSE

Pass 2 Sep 2024 14,358 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 13,263 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 13,031 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 12,052 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 12,052 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 10,563 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 7,268 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 6,513 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 5,505 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 3,379 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 2,956 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 2,956 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 2,498 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP250R X-max?

Based on 8,224 MOT tests across 839 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
1,228
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
839
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 185
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 113
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 56
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 54
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WG08 KLU is a 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 11,343 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 YP250R X-max fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG08 KLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP250R X-max typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha YP250R X-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WG08 KLU registered?

WG08 KLU is a 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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