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NK55 TCY

2006 Yamaha Wr 450 F

Blue Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,701 mi
Last recorded4,701 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Wr 450 F3,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 TCY
MakeYamaha
ModelWr 450 F
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 4,701 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 4,695 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 4,695 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 4,584 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 16 Dec 2023 4,579 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 9 Mar 2022 3,214 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 2,854 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 2,649 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 2,649 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 2,567 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 2,567 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 2,388 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 1,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 980 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 980 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 601 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 570 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 65 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 65 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 65 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008

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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NK55 TCY is a 2006 Yamaha Wr 450 F in Blue with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Wr 450 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 3,968 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 NK55 TCY, 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 20 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 NK55 TCY registered?

NK55 TCY is a 2006 Yamaha Wr 450 F, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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