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WK05 ARX

2005 Yamaha WR250F

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Yamaha WR250F3,169 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 ARX
MakeYamaha
ModelWR250F
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024
Fail 7 Jun 2024

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023

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

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022

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

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

Right hand steering lock stop ineffective

Fail 13 Apr 2022

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

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn insecure

Number plate incorrectly positioned

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

Right hand steering lock stop ineffective

Pass 25 May 2021

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

Pass 28 May 2020
Fail 28 May 2020

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019

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

Rear shock lack of damping

Pass 25 Apr 2018
Fail 25 Apr 2018

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017
Pass 5 May 2016
Pass 25 Mar 2015

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

day time use only

right side lock stop worn but still functional

Pass 24 Apr 2014

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear mudguard insecure

Right side lock stop worn but still functional

Fail 23 Apr 2014

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear mudguard insecure

Right side lock stop worn but still functional

Pass 5 Apr 2013
Fail 5 Apr 2013

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Apr 2011

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

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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WK05 ARX is a 2005 Yamaha WR250F in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha WR250F models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 3,169 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 WK05 ARX, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha WR250F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK05 ARX is a 2005 Yamaha WR250F, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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