2008 Yamaha CP250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 14, 2015 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CP250 years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Yamaha CP250. That is the most of any CP250 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 235 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2008 Yamaha CP250 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~235 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~1,500 mi
Fuel System, Other1 · ~3,400 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System250%235——
Fuel System, Gasoline125%1,500——
Fuel System, Other125%3,400——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 2 complaints
2010: 1201012011: 1201112015: 220152

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 Yamaha CP250 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Yamaha CP250.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Apr 14, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10705527

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…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Apr 10, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10704975

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…

Fuel System, Other · received Mar 20, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10392284

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…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Apr 9, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10324756

Other Yamaha CP250 years

← 2007 CP250

YearComplaintsRecalls
200840
2007 CP25022
2006 CP25022

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Yamaha CP250?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Yamaha CP250?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2008 Yamaha CP250 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CP250 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.