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WU55 DDY

2005 Yamaha Wr 250 F

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

2,542 mi
Last recorded2,542 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Wr 250 F2,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 DDY
MakeYamaha
ModelWr 250 F
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 2,542 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 2,542 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 2,334 miles

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

No lights fitted

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 2,092 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 2,061 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 2,061 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 2,085 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 1,950 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 1,516 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 1,106 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 1,106 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 1,070 miles

no chain guard fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2014 802 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 2 Jul 2014 802 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 559 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 11 Nov 2011 254 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 6 Nov 2009 127 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 127 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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WU55 DDY is a 2005 Yamaha Wr 250 F in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WU55 DDY, 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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What year was WU55 DDY registered?

WU55 DDY is a 2005 Yamaha Wr 250 F, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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