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WJ55 TMU

2008 Yamaha XT250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,985 mi
Last recorded22,985 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT25015,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 TMU
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 22,985 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 22,743 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 22,743 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 22,339 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 21,785 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 25 May 2021 21,033 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 20,218 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 18,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2.5 mm pad thickness remaining (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 18,266 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 17,296 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play slight free play on lower link (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Feb 2016 16,419 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 15,570 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 15,112 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,293 miles

Anodised alloy fittings both front and rear brake lines

Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,893 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 12,315 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,090 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 9,497 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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WJ55 TMU is a 2008 Yamaha XT250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 15,769 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 WJ55 TMU, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WJ55 TMU registered?

WJ55 TMU is a 2008 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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