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WK03 HDE

2003 Yamaha WR250F

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Yamaha WR250F1,778 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 HDE
MakeYamaha
ModelWR250F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025

Chain slider worn through, chain will start to rub on swingarm

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Chain slider worn through, chain will start to rub on swingarm

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024

Chain slider worn through, chain will start to rub on swingarm

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front wheel slightly rough when rotated, could be speedo drive

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Linkage has slight free play (5.3.3 (d))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre is dated 2007

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 6,788 miles

advise day light use only

rear disc corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 6,716 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim 2.0mm run out (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 6,716 miles

Horn not working Horn constantly on. (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working Brake light intermittent. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 6,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear disc covered in surface rust on inner and outer edge

Fail 12 May 2017 6,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear disc covered in surface rust on inner and outer edge

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 4,938 miles

Drive chain slightly loose and dry (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

clutch drag

lower chain guide block worn out, chain rubbing alloy frame

rear sprocket bolts may be slightly loose, stains on sprocket

rear tyre tread splitting

split link very worn, need a new one

Fail 9 Dec 2015 4,938 miles

Drive chain slightly loose and dry (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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))

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

clutch drag

lower chain guide block worn out, chain rubbing alloy frame

rear sprocket bolts may be slightly loose, stains on sprocket

rear tyre tread splitting

split link very worn, need a new one

Pass 6 Nov 2014 3,748 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 4,405 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 3,438 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 3,438 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 2,524 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 2,206 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha WR250F?

Based on 7,695 MOT tests across 974 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
308
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
974
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 146
reflector on motorcycle missing 125
Tyre is unsuitable 114
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 94
wheel bearings have excessive free play 68
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WK03 HDE is a 2003 Yamaha WR250F in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha WR250F models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 1,778 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 WR250F fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK03 HDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha WR250F typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha WR250F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK03 HDE is a 2003 Yamaha WR250F, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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