2008 Yamaha Cp250 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Fuel System, Other (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2014-02-07 · TB-M-2014-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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What owners report
2015-04-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 234 mi“hello; i contacted the yamaha corporation about this problem at their corporate headquarters in cypress, california. twice, i tried to get the problem taken care of. first contact was [xxx], then [xxx], 04-10-2015. 10:55 am, the attitude of the representatives was incredible, even to the point of mocking me about the safety issue. wh…”
2015-04-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 236 mi“hello; i have a 2008 yamaha morphous. there are recalls on the 2005-2007 models. my mechanic has diagnosed the problem as the fuel system being entirely rusted out, the fuel tank, fuel filter, and assembly. i contacted yamaha corporation and they will do nothing about it. the recall says this problem can result in death this is not right at…”
2011-03-20 · Fuel System, Other · 3,400 mi“in warm weather, fuel pump fails after getting hot. today, after a 20 minute ride at interstate speeds, i arrived at my destination. the ambient temperature was around 75 degrees. after 2 hours, ready to return, i tried to start the scooter, no joy. after removing the plastic helmet tray under the seat, i poured chilled water on the fuel pump a…”
2010-04-09 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,500 mi“i am aware of a problem with fuel pump failure and consequent engine stalling in yamaha motorcycle model wr250r and wr250x, model year 2008. this problem has been addressed by a recall in japan on this model (as well as other models using this pump assembly). at this time, i see no complaints listed on your website. as this constitutes a safety i…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.