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WK04 FOF

2004 Yamaha WR250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Yamaha WR2503,044 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 FOF
MakeYamaha
ModelWR250
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 700 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 700 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 700 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 700 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 443 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 443 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010

LIGHTS DISCONNECTED AT TIME OF TEST,

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Dec 2008 46 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007

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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WK04 FOF is a 2004 Yamaha WR250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha WR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 3,044 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 WR250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK04 FOF, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha WR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK04 FOF registered?

WK04 FOF is a 2004 Yamaha WR250, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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