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WK05 FHB

2005 Yamaha Wr 250 F

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Yamaha Wr 250 F2,835 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 FHB
MakeYamaha
ModelWr 250 F
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

lights masked up at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2024

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

lights masked up at time of test

Fail 10 Jun 2024

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

lights masked up at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2021 5,456 miles

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

Lighting masked

No chain gaurd

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 5,456 miles

Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Gear change loose on spline fitment

No chain gaurd

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 5,346 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 5,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 5,235 miles

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

Front Chain guard missing ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 5,235 miles

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

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

Front Chain guard missing ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 2,820 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 1,954 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 1,894 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 1,239 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 991 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 974 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 377 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 957 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Wr 250 F?

Based on 5,473 MOT tests across 717 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
265
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 110
reflector on motorcycle missing 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 72
Tyre is unsuitable 69
wheel bearings have excessive free play 65
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WK05 FHB is a 2005 Yamaha Wr 250 F in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Wr 250 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 2,835 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 F fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK05 FHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Wr 250 F typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Wr 250 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK05 FHB is a 2005 Yamaha Wr 250 F, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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