Husqvarna WR250
Real ownership data from 259 UK WR250 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common WR250 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | major | 16.6% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 7.6% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 6.5% |
| Brakes | major | 5.7% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 4.8% |
| Electrical | major | 4.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 4.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
WR250 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 7 | 990 mi | 179 | 82.14% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1,530 mi | 158 | 73.53% |
| 2009 | 13 | 937 mi | 147 | 81.4% |
| 2008 | 15 | 979 mi | 68 | 72.86% |
| 2007 | 23 | 1,838 mi | 189 | 80.49% |
| 2006 | 22 | 1,138 mi | 113 | 79.57% |
| 2005 | 20 | 1,272 mi | 368 | 72.29% |
| 2004 | 26 | 238 mi | 100 | 76.86% |
| 2003 | 21 | 1,477 mi | 267 | 70.97% |
| 2002 | 18 | 5,208 mi | 738 | 63.27% |
| 2001 | 11 | 1,474 mi | 4 | 90.24% |
| 2000 | 11 | 3,939 mi | 28 | 70.27% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1,680 mi | 15 | 68.42% |
| 1998 | 6 | 4,975 mi | 292 | 70% |
| 1982 | 5 | 32 mi | 24 | 100% |
WR250 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Husqvarna WR250?
Across 259 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (16.6% of all recorded faults), suspension (7.6% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (6.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Husqvarna WR250?
The median Husqvarna WR250 in the UK has covered 1,342 miles, and typically rides about 147 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 472 and 3,199 miles.
Is the Husqvarna WR250 reliable?
76.32% of Husqvarna WR250 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.42 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 259 Husqvarna WR250 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.