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BU51 LJO

2001 Yamaha WR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha WR4002,453 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 LJO
MakeYamaha
ModelWR400
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

LHS switch gear loose.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 107 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 81 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 81 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Dec 2012

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 3,898 miles

daylight use only

Pass 14 Oct 2006 2,135 miles

off road machine

Fail 9 Sep 2006 2,135 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha WR400?

Based on 1,812 MOT tests across 278 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
264
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 54
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 53
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
Tyre is unsuitable 40
wheel bearings have excessive free play 26
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BU51 LJO is a 2001 Yamaha WR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha WR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 2,453 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 WR400 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 LJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha WR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha WR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU51 LJO is a 2001 Yamaha WR400, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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