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Yamaha WR250R Dirt Depreciation & Resale Value

Yamaha WR250R keeps an estimated 76% of its value after 5 years — #134 of 1052 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks. See the full depreciation curve.

Per VINdown's modeling, the Yamaha WR250R retains an estimated 76% of its value after five years, ranking #134 of 1052 powersports vehicles we track. That is 13 points above the 63% five-year average for Dirt in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.

The loss does not land all at once here: the Yamaha WR250R sheds about 5% in year one and keeps going at much the same rate. From roughly $6,699 it falls to around $5,111 by year five — a five-year loss near $1,588, about $0.87 a day in depreciation.

There is no single sweet spot on the Yamaha WR250R: it gives up a similar share of its value every year rather than falling off a cliff, so how long you keep it matters more than what age you buy it at. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.

Yamaha WR250R depreciation FAQ

Does the Yamaha WR250R hold its value?

It keeps an estimated 76% of its value after five years — better than most among the 1052 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks (ranked #134).

How much does a Yamaha WR250R depreciate in 5 years?

From about $6,699 when new it drops to roughly $5,111 after five years — a loss near $1,588 (76% of its value retained).

When is the best time to buy a used Yamaha WR250R?

There is no sweet spot to wait for on this one — it sheds a similar share of its value every year for the first five rather than dropping sharply and then levelling off, so the age that suits you depends on how long you plan to keep it. Age 2 is where the single steepest year falls.