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CE02 YZB

2002 Yamaha WR426

Blue Petrol 426cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

477 mi
Last recorded477 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Yamaha WR4262,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 YZB
MakeYamaha
ModelWR426
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine426cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 477 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 112 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 6,529 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

High beam tell tale light not working

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 6,529 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

High beam tell tale light not working

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 6,529 miles

High beam tell tale light not working

Fail 15 Apr 2015 6,529 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

High beam tell tale light not working

Pass 29 Mar 2014 6,529 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 6,529 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

rear fender loose

Pass 1 Dec 2012 6,259 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 6,259 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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 Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre under inflated

rear tyre under inflated

Pass 30 Jul 2011 5,787 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 5,787 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 4,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 4,638 miles

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

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 3,648 miles

Chain guard missing

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 3,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Aug 2008 2,346 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 2,346 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha WR426?

Based on 902 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
190
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre is unsuitable 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Horn not working 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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CE02 YZB is a 2002 Yamaha WR426 in Blue with a 426cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha WR426 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 2,424 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 WR426 fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE02 YZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha WR426 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha WR426 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE02 YZB is a 2002 Yamaha WR426, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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