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Y242 UUJ

2001 Yamaha WR250F

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha WR250F775 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 UUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelWR250F
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 1,609 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 708 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 2 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 2 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y242 UUJ is a 2001 Yamaha WR250F in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha WR250F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 775 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 Y242 UUJ, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha WR250F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y242 UUJ registered?

Y242 UUJ is a 2001 Yamaha WR250F, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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