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BU04 YCZ

2004 Yamaha WR450F

Blue Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

8,177 mi
Last recorded8,177 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha WR450F3,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YCZ
MakeYamaha
ModelWR450F
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 8,177 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 7,828 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 6,904 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 5,511 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 5,167 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 4,572 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 3,642 miles

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

Front brake disc bolts rubbing caliper mount

Pass 4 Jun 2013 2,790 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 17 May 2013 2,633 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Dip & main beams operating back to front.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

No direction indicators fitted at time of test,.

Pass 11 May 2012 1,845 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 1,845 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 1,421 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 1,336 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 781 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 787 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 5,143 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 5,143 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Yamaha WR450F?

Based on 6,916 MOT tests across 891 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
268
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
891
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 158
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 133
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 103
wheel bearings have excessive free play 91
Tyre is unsuitable 90
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BU04 YCZ is a 2004 Yamaha WR450F in Blue with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha WR450F models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 3,387 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha WR450F fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 YCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha WR450F typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha WR450F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 YCZ registered?

BU04 YCZ is a 2004 Yamaha WR450F, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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