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PO55 GWK

2005 Yamaha Wr 450 F

Blue Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Yamaha Wr 450 F3,408 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 GWK
MakeYamaha
ModelWr 450 F
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025
Pass 5 Aug 2015 3,264 miles

Front front brake pads appear to be only running on 2/3rd's of brake disc

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front tyre perishing due to contamination on very edge of tread area

chain guard missing

gear lever excessively loose on gear shaft splines

Fail 4 Aug 2015 820 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected indicator switch fitted but actual indicators not fitted (1.5.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded front brake lever can jam on by fouling on handguard (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

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

Front front brake pads appear to be only running on 2/3rd's of brake disc

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front tyre perishing due to contamination on very edge of tread area

chain guard missing

gear lever excessively loose on gear shaft splines

Pass 14 Jun 2014 1,035 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 265 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2011
Fail 4 Sep 2009 810 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 810 miles
Pass 5 Sep 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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PO55 GWK is a 2005 Yamaha Wr 450 F in Blue with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Wr 450 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 3,408 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 PO55 GWK, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha Wr 450 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PO55 GWK is a 2005 Yamaha Wr 450 F, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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