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HL53 NCU

2004 Yamaha WR250F

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,690 mi
Last recorded4,690 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Yamaha WR250F1,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL53 NCU
MakeYamaha
ModelWR250F
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 4,690 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 4,690 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 4,452 miles

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

wires close to exhaust pipe

Pass 29 Oct 2020 4,207 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 3,679 miles

no lights fitted at time of testing.

Pass 9 Aug 2018 2,510 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 1,568 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 1,568 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Lower Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016

no lights fitted at time of test, tested for use during daylight hours only

Pass 20 Dec 2014

for daytime use only

headlamp masked

tail lamp masked

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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HL53 NCU is a 2004 Yamaha WR250F in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha WR250F models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 1,836 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 HL53 NCU, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha WR250F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HL53 NCU registered?

HL53 NCU is a 2004 Yamaha WR250F, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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