2007 Yamaha WR250F 0.2L Petrol · WV57 WPD

The 2007 Yamaha WR250F is presently not roadworthy following the 13 May 2026 MOT, which recorded 11,511 miles and issued a failure due to an excessively worn rear suspension rod ball joint and an incorrectly mounted rear tyre. The most recent test therefore supersedes the clean pass of May 2025 and demonstrates a clear worsening of mechanical condition rather than stability or improvement. The mileage profile shows a low annual average of roughly 600 miles over 19 years, indicating the motorcycle has spent considerable time idle. MOT records span from 2014 to 2026 with increments of about 1,000 miles per year, apart from a brief 13‑month gap between the April 2024 and May 2025 tests, and no evidence of rapid mileage accumulation. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear suspension components for play in the ball joint and arm pin/bush, verify tyre direction and tread condition, and measure rear brake pad thickness, as these items have repeatedly appeared in earlier failures. Further checks should include front steering headbearing stiffness, front shock seal integrity, wheel bearing smoothness, drive chain condition, and confirmation that all mandatory reflectors and lamps operate correctly.