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MW03 KBU

2003 Yamaha Wr 450 F

Blue Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Yamaha Wr 450 F2,563 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 KBU
MakeYamaha
ModelWr 450 F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026
Fail 27 Mar 2026

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025
Pass 12 Jan 2024
Pass 10 Nov 2022
Pass 3 Nov 2021
Pass 22 Aug 2019 87 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 76 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017
Pass 1 Aug 2016 76 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 76 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2015
Pass 30 Dec 2014 2,498 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 2,498 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 2,379 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 2,379 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 2,361 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 2,361 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jul 2011 2,246 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 2,246 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 2,054 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 914 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009

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

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

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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MW03 KBU is a 2003 Yamaha Wr 450 F in Blue with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Wr 450 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 2,563 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 MW03 KBU, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha Wr 450 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MW03 KBU registered?

MW03 KBU is a 2003 Yamaha Wr 450 F, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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The MOT history for MW03 KBU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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