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WU06 BUV

2006 Yamaha Wr 250 F

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

252 mi
Last recorded252 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Wr 250 F3,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 BUV
MakeYamaha
ModelWr 250 F
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 252 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020

slight play rear suspension linkages

Pass 26 Oct 2019 5,874 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 5,874 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 5,860 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 5,801 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 4,718 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 4,065 miles

Bike presented for test fitted with road legal. off-road type tyres. Unable to obtain stable brake test readings - brake performance acceptable.

Bike presented for test without indicators fitted. Not required - as single seat, off-road type machine. Designed to carry the rider only.

Bike presented for test without rear footrests fitted. Not required as single seat, off-road type machine. Designed to carry the rider only.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 4,065 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Bike presented for test fitted with road legal. off-road type tyres. Unable to obtain stable brake test readings - brake performance acceptable.

Bike presented for test without indicators fitted. Not required - as single seat, off-road type machine. Designed to carry the rider only.

Bike presented for test without rear footrests fitted. Not required as single seat, off-road type machine. Designed to carry the rider only.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 3,397 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 3,386 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 2,153 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 2,077 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Aug 2011 846 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Aug 2009

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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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WU06 BUV is a 2006 Yamaha Wr 250 F in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WU06 BUV, 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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WU06 BUV is a 2006 Yamaha Wr 250 F, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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