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YE03 UVZ

2003 Yamaha Wr 250 F

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,142 mi
Last recorded13,142 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Wr 250 F2,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 UVZ
MakeYamaha
ModelWr 250 F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 13,142 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 13,134 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 13,129 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker pivot linkage has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 13,129 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker pivot linkage has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 13,129 miles

Central Front horn poor note low battery power

Pass 1 Oct 2019 131,239 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rear suspension link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 13,129 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rear suspension link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 13,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2016 12,381 miles

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 12,361 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Front brake disc has slight movement

no indicators fitted at time of test

no numberplate light

Pass 26 Jan 2015 10,406 miles

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

no indicators fitted at test

Fail 26 Jan 2015 10,406 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

no indicators fitted at test

Pass 12 Oct 2013 8,242 miles

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

Chain guard missing

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 8,242 miles

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

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

Chain guard missing

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 6,869 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 4,534 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 4,534 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 3,770 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 538 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 23 miles

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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YE03 UVZ is a 2003 Yamaha Wr 250 F in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Wr 250 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 2,911 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 YE03 UVZ, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha Wr 250 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YE03 UVZ is a 2003 Yamaha Wr 250 F, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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