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WR55 LYW

2005 Yamaha WR250F

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,404 mi
Last recorded5,404 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha WR250F3,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 LYW
MakeYamaha
ModelWR250F
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 5,404 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Swing Arm Bearing Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 7,700 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 7,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Dec 2011

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 10,550 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

slight flat in front wheel rim.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 9,118 miles

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

horn not working

rubber missing from front brake sliding pin

Pass 27 Dec 2008 1,840 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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WR55 LYW is a 2005 Yamaha WR250F in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WR55 LYW, 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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WR55 LYW is a 2005 Yamaha WR250F, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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