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HF53 GKJ

2003 Yamaha WR250F

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Yamaha WR250F1,778 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 GKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelWR250F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2020

DAY TIME MOT

Pass 18 Aug 2018

day time only no lights

Pass 13 Sep 2017

Vehicle only to be used during daylight hours. Not to be used during times of reduced visibility.

Fail 13 Sep 2017

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Vehicle only to be used during daylight hours. Not to be used during times of reduced visibility.

Fail 21 Jun 2017

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016
Fail 29 Apr 2016

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 3,182 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013
Pass 21 Mar 2012 2,935 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 2,935 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 2,738 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 2,735 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 18 Dec 2008 2,606 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 2,480 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 2,479 miles

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

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

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 1,805 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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HF53 GKJ is a 2003 Yamaha WR250F 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 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 HF53 GKJ, 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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HF53 GKJ is a 2003 Yamaha WR250F, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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