AI Damage2008 Yamaha CP250: common problems
Owners of the 2008 Yamaha CP250 filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 50% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (50% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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 all, and I just purchased this from a second party.
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.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the CP250 has 3 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Yamaha CP250?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, fuel system. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (50%), rust, corrosion (25%), stalls while driving (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2008 Yamaha CP250?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2008 Yamaha CP250 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2008 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.