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KE05 MVU

2005 Yamaha Wr 450 F

Blue Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,239 mi
Last recorded10,239 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Wr 450 F3,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 MVU
MakeYamaha
ModelWr 450 F
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 10,239 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 9,813 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 9,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 9,813 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 8,183 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 7,851 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 7,448 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 7,448 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 7,020 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 6,691 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 6,691 miles

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly too stiff (6.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2016 6,817 miles

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

no indicators fitted off road bike

Pass 4 Feb 2015 6,272 miles

no indicators fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2013 5,657 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

no indicators fitted at time of test

reg plate damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2013 4,855 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 3,198 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 3,198 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 2,652 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 2,233 miles

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 9 Jul 2008 1,120 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Wr 450 F?

Based on 5,063 MOT tests across 674 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
290
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
674
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 109
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 97
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 62
Tyre is unsuitable 51
wheel bearings have excessive free play 49
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KE05 MVU is a 2005 Yamaha Wr 450 F in Blue with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Wr 450 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 3,408 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 Wr 450 F fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE05 MVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Wr 450 F typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Wr 450 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KE05 MVU is a 2005 Yamaha Wr 450 F, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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