Yamaha Wr 250 F (2006)
2006 Yamaha Wr 250 F
CarHunch analysed 174 real MOT records for the 2006 Yamaha Wr 250 F. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Yamaha WR 250 F passes its MOT first time in only 62% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these machines demand more maintenance attention than typical vehicles. With a dangerous defect rate of 10.3%, buyers should expect occasional serious issues, though this isn't alarmingly high.
These are relatively low-mileage bikes—averaging 4,260 miles at 18 years old—yet they still rack up an average of 1.27 failures and 4.3 advisories per test, indicating wear issues that catch up even on lightly-used examples. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the specific failure patterns in the MOT records, as the gap between pass rate and UK average suggests preventable problems are being missed during ownership.
What to check before buying a 2006 Yamaha Wr 250 F
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 173 | 61.7% | 1.28 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Yamaha Wr 250 F vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Yamaha Wr 250 F vehicles fall between 1,094 and 4,721 miles.
2006 Yamaha Wr 250 F — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 22 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (34% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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