Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Yamaha Ybr 250 07?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Yamaha Ybr 250 07?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Yamaha Ybr 250 07?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2009 Yamaha Ybr 250 07 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 108 vehicles, the 2009 Yamaha Ybr 250 07 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Yamaha Ybr 250 07?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Ybr 250 07 (2009)

108 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.1% first-time pass rate

2009 Yamaha Ybr 250 07

CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 2009 Yamaha Ybr 250 07. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2009 Yamaha YBR 250 is about as reliable as the average UK bike, with an 81% first-time pass rate matching the national benchmark of 80%, and only 15.7% of vehicles ever developing dangerous defects—a manageable safety record. These are light, well-used machines: at 16,996 miles median, they're showing typical wear for their age, and the 0.86 average failures per test suggests most issues are minor rather than systemic.

The 3.5 advisories per vehicle indicate routine maintenance items accumulating, which is normal for a budget commuter bike of this vintage. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection done on the brakes, chain, and suspension—these 250s are forgiving but neglect shows up fast on a light frame.

We have limited data for the 2009 Yamaha Ybr 250 07 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.86

Over 8.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 8k–25k

For context

These stats describe 108 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 108 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	106	91%	0.88

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Yamaha Ybr 250 07 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

16,996

typical

8,131

low mileage

24,590

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Yamaha Ybr 250 07 vehicles fall between 8,131 and 24,590 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,131 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,131–24,590 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Yamaha Ybr 250 07s sit.

⚠ Over 33,196 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Yamaha Ybr 250 07 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 40% of 2009 Yamaha Ybr 250 07s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 33 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (40% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.86

Avg failures per vehicle

3.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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