YAMAHA WR 250 X

250cc Petrol Class 2

#2264 of 5426 overall #111 of 409 YAMAHAs #1406 of 2787 other bikes

85.8%

first-time pass rate

6.7%

failed outright

9,291

median miles at test

872

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2012–2025

The WR 250 X's first-time pass rate has risen 10.6 points since 2012, 80.8% to 91.4%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the WR 250 X's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage WR 250 X passes first time 87.4% of the time; by 20k that's 81.2%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a WR 250 X

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	36	28.3	1.4×
lighting and signalling	27	21.3	0.6×
tyres and wheels	15	11.8	0.8×
structure and attachments	14	11	1.5×
Identification of the vehicle	9	7.1	4.0×
drive system	7	5.5	0.6×
reg plates and vin	5	3.9	0.8×
brakes	5	3.9	0.1×
suspension	5	3.9	0.6×
body and structure	4	3.1	0.7×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the WR 250 X beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YP250, YAMAHA WR250F, HONDA XR250).

YAMAHA YP250 82.5% pass · 12.4k tests YAMAHA WR250F 78.0% pass · 10.5k tests HONDA XR250 78.8% pass · 9,277 tests HONDA CBF250 84.9% pass · 7,536 tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the WR 250 X.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2009 (89.7% pass). Weakest: 2012 (81.2%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

YAMAHA WR 250 X FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the YAMAHA WR 250 X reliable?

The YAMAHA WR 250 X is about average for its class: 85.8% of its 872 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2264 of 5426 models.

What does a WR 250 X fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 28% of all defects recorded against failed WR 250 X tests.

What is the best year of WR 250 X to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2009-registered examples do best (89.7%) and 2012 worst (81.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a WR 250 X last?

The median WR 250 X shows 9,291 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 81.2% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.