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NK55 OVU

2006 Yamaha WR450F

Blue Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,421 mi
Last recorded3,421 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha WR450F3,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 OVU
MakeYamaha
ModelWR450F
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 3,421 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 3,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 10 May 2023 2,948 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 2,441 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 2,441 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 2,185 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 2,185 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 2,185 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 2,185 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 2,185 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 2,184 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 2,184 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 2,184 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 1,620 miles

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

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 1,620 miles

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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NK55 OVU is a 2006 Yamaha WR450F in Blue with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha WR450F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 3,373 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 WR450F fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK55 OVU, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha WR450F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK55 OVU registered?

NK55 OVU is a 2006 Yamaha WR450F, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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