Yamaha Wr 250 F (2007)
2007 Yamaha Wr 250 F
CarHunch analysed 170 real MOT records for the 2007 Yamaha Wr 250 F. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2007 Yamaha WR 250 F is a significantly weaker proposition than the average UK vehicle, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 54.6% against the national benchmark of 80%—meaning more than four in ten examples fail their test. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 7.1%, so structural safety issues aren't the core concern here.
The median mileage of 3,088 miles is remarkably low for a 17-year-old bike, suggesting many examples have been stored or lightly used, yet they still average 1.29 failures and 4.0 advisories each—pointing to age-related deterioration of seals, electrics, and fuel systems rather than wear from riding. If you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection and expect to address corrosion, battery issues, and carburetor work before it'll pass cleanly.
What to check before buying a 2007 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%) | 169 | 54.4% | 1.3 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 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 2007 Yamaha Wr 250 F vehicles fall between 1,547 and 4,762 miles.
2007 Yamaha Wr 250 F — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (43% 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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