Yamaha YBR250
Real ownership data from 51 UK YBR250 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common YBR250 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 10% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 8.6% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 8.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 7.9% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 5.7% |
| Suspension | major | 2.9% |
| Wheels | prs | 2.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 2.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is other.
YBR250 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19 | 14,722 mi | 1,233 | 85.47% |
| 2009 | 28 | 12,517 mi | 1,511 | 88.48% |
YBR250 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha YBR250?
Across 51 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (10% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (8.6% of all recorded faults), tyres (8.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha YBR250?
The median Yamaha YBR250 in the UK has covered 14,722 miles, and typically rides about 1,432 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,754 and 24,887 miles.
Is the Yamaha YBR250 reliable?
87.52% of Yamaha YBR250 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.24 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 51 Yamaha YBR250 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.