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VX51 WUB

2001 Yamaha WR250

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,372 mi
Last recorded1,372 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha WR2501,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 WUB
MakeYamaha
ModelWR250
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 1,372 miles

day time test carry out

Pass 11 Jul 2024 1,011 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

day time mot carried out

Fail 28 Jun 2024 928 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 205 miles

DAYTIME MOT ONLY

Pass 2 Feb 2022
Pass 26 Oct 2020

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advise daytime mot issued as no lights fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2020

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019

Chain guard missing ()

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2018
Fail 13 Apr 2018

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015
Pass 7 Nov 2014
Pass 6 Apr 2006

How Reliable is the Yamaha WR250?

Based on 1,116 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
326
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
reflector on motorcycle missing 23
Tyre is unsuitable 16
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
Horn not working 8
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VX51 WUB is a 2001 Yamaha WR250 in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha WR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 1,697 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha WR250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX51 WUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha WR250 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha WR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX51 WUB registered?

VX51 WUB is a 2001 Yamaha WR250, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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