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PO53 KWU

2002 Yamaha WR450F

Blue Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

1,759 mi
Last recorded1,759 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha WR450F4,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 KWU
MakeYamaha
ModelWR450F
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 1,759 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 1,755 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 300 miles

Front poor damping on front forks

Fail 23 Jun 2018 285 miles

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

Front poor damping on front forks

Fail 11 Nov 2017 1,704 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 1,556 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 15,560 miles

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect incorrect size (6.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014

Rear Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013

centre shock absorber lower pin/bush worn

Pass 28 May 2012
Fail 18 May 2012

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 459 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 83 miles

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2006

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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PO53 KWU is a 2002 Yamaha WR450F in Blue with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha WR450F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 4,542 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 PO53 KWU, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha WR450F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PO53 KWU is a 2002 Yamaha WR450F, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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