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AY53 HMD

2003 Yamaha WR450

Blue Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,196 mi
Last recorded8,196 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha WR4501,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HMD
MakeYamaha
ModelWR450
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 8,196 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 8,091 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 8,091 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose multiple (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 8,083 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 8,065 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 7,628 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 7,628 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 7,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 7,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2010 6,154 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2009 5,771 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 4,511 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 3,515 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha WR450?

Based on 898 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
324
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
Tyre is unsuitable 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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AY53 HMD is a 2003 Yamaha WR450 in Blue with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha WR450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 1,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha WR450 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 HMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha WR450 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha WR450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY53 HMD registered?

AY53 HMD is a 2003 Yamaha WR450, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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