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WN56 YZS

2006 Yamaha Wr 250 F

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

6,784 mi
Last recorded6,784 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Wr 250 F3,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 YZS
MakeYamaha
ModelWr 250 F
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 6,784 miles

All lights masked at time of test - test carried out according to daytime MOT regulations. Not fitted with rear footrests - not required as single seat off-road type machine. N/S Fork guard rubbing on front tyre when wheel rotated.

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 6,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 6,084 miles

Front brake disc visibly warped but brake test readings not affected

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

all lights masked at time of test

Fail 18 Dec 2020 6,084 miles

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

Front brake disc visibly warped but brake test readings not affected

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

all lights masked at time of test

Pass 16 May 2019 4,802 miles

Direction indicators not fitted - not required on 'off road machine'

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

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

Front and rear lamps masked - not subject to test

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

Fail 4 May 2019 4,779 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators not fitted - not required on 'off road machine'

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 4,779 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 4,779 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 4,298 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 3,078 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 2,299 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 2,148 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 1,795 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 1,795 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 1,665 miles

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

Centre Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 1,054 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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WN56 YZS is a 2006 Yamaha Wr 250 F in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Wr 250 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 3,322 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 WN56 YZS, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha Wr 250 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WN56 YZS is a 2006 Yamaha Wr 250 F, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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