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AY53 JKK

2003 Yamaha WR450

Blue Petrol 448cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Yamaha WR4501,708 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 JKK
MakeYamaha
ModelWR450
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine448cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 877 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

all lights masked at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2025 877 miles

Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 877 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 807 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre perished

Fail 21 Dec 2021 804 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre perished

Pass 10 Dec 2020 71 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 71 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 338 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

off road vehicle with no lights fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2019 338 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

off road vehicle with no lights fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2018

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 963 miles

day light use only

Fail 16 May 2013

Daytime use only.Use only during daylight hours,And not used at times of reduced visibility.Lights masked,no indicators.

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 May 2013

Daytime use only.Use only during daylight hours,And not used at times of reduced visibility.Lights masked,no indicators.

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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 JKK is a 2003 Yamaha WR450 in Blue with a 448cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JKK, 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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AY53 JKK is a 2003 Yamaha WR450, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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