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AU53 GWJ

2003 Yamaha WR250F

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Yamaha WR250F1,778 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 GWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelWR250F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022
Pass 29 Jun 2020 697 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

direction indicators not fitted to this "off road" style machine

Fail 22 Jun 2020 641 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam switch missing (4.1.3 (b))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

direction indicators not fitted to this "off road" style machine

Pass 15 Jun 2019 454 miles

No lights fitted to this "off road" style machine. Not to be used in hours of darkness or adverse weather conditions.

Pass 9 Jun 2018

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2017 5,450 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 5,445 miles

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

daylight mot only

Pass 20 Nov 2014 5,450 miles

no lights fitted at time of mot daylight mot only

Pass 14 Oct 2013 5,450 miles

offroad motor cycle no lights fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2013 5,450 miles

day light use only as no lights are fitted

no rear view mirrors fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2011 5,450 miles

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

No Lights; only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 4,556 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 4,542 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 3,863 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 3,863 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 3,431 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 2,233 miles

Chain guard missing

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Dec 2006 2,233 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Chain guard missing

No lights fitted at time of test

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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AU53 GWJ is a 2003 Yamaha WR250F in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha WR250F models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 1,778 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 AU53 GWJ, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha WR250F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU53 GWJ is a 2003 Yamaha WR250F, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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