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NL02 VYF

2002 Yamaha WR426

Blue Petrol 426cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Yamaha WR4262,424 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 VYF
MakeYamaha
ModelWR426
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine426cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024

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

day time test only

Fail 2 Apr 2024

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

day time test only

Pass 23 Aug 2019 98 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 98 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 98 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 98 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 2,024 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 1,196 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 1,196 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 98 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 989 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Mar 2011 989 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2009 98 miles

Chain guard missing

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 98 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Chain guard missing

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 1,900 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 1,900 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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NL02 VYF is a 2002 Yamaha WR426 in Blue with a 426cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NL02 VYF, 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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NL02 VYF is a 2002 Yamaha WR426, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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