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NK53 JHV

2003 Yamaha WR250F

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,554 mi
Last recorded1,554 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha WR250F1,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 JHV
MakeYamaha
ModelWR250F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 1,554 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 714 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 676 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 676 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 351 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front brake disc slight play in bobbins

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive bell linkage (2.4.B.4)

exhaust stamped not for road use

Fail 7 Aug 2017 343 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s not for highway use (4.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front brake disc slight play in bobbins

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive bell linkage (2.4.B.4)

exhaust stamped not for road use

speedo cable not fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 1,774 miles

front fork oil seals leaking slightly

slight play in rear wheel bearings and lower shocker bushs

Pass 27 Oct 2014 1,764 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 1,764 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 1,758 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 1,754 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 4,601 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 3,728 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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NK53 JHV is a 2003 Yamaha WR250F in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NK53 JHV, 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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NK53 JHV is a 2003 Yamaha WR250F, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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