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WG08 MYF

2008 Yamaha Wr 250 R

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,936 mi
Last recorded15,936 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Wr 250 R7,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 MYF
MakeYamaha
ModelWr 250 R
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 15,936 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 15,788 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 15,463 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 14,927 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 14,798 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 13,545 miles

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

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 13,490 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 29 Aug 2018 13,490 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2014 13,186 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 12,736 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 11,230 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 7,895 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 7,895 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Wr 250 R?

Based on 1,276 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
Headlamp aim too high 6
Direction indicator missing 5
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 4
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WG08 MYF is a 2008 Yamaha Wr 250 R in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Wr 250 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 7,358 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 R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG08 MYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Wr 250 R typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Wr 250 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WG08 MYF registered?

WG08 MYF is a 2008 Yamaha Wr 250 R, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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