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WV61 BYU

2011 Yamaha WR250F

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,743 mi
Last recorded9,743 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha WR250F3,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 BYU
MakeYamaha
ModelWR250F
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 9,743 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 9,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 9,408 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 9,397 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 8,354 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 7,988 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 7,771 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 7,771 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 7,153 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 7,153 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 6,368 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 5,402 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 4,467 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 3,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2014 1,998 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 1,998 miles

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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WV61 BYU is a 2011 Yamaha WR250F in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha WR250F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 3,269 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 WR250F fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV61 BYU, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha WR250F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WV61 BYU is a 2011 Yamaha WR250F, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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