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WN58 BWO

2008 Yamaha Wr 250 R

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,727 mi
Last recorded13,727 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Wr 250 R7,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 BWO
MakeYamaha
ModelWr 250 R
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 13,727 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 13,164 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 12,947 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 12,540 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 12,437 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 12,171 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 12,171 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 11,344 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 10,217 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 10,217 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Lower linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Swing arm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Right hand chain adjuster snapped.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 9,204 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 5,533 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 3,078 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 2,449 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 2,449 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Wr 250 R?

Based on 1,276 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
Headlamp aim too high 6
Direction indicator missing 5
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 4
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WN58 BWO is a 2008 Yamaha Wr 250 R in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Wr 250 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 7,358 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 Wr 250 R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN58 BWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Wr 250 R typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Wr 250 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WN58 BWO is a 2008 Yamaha Wr 250 R, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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