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R482 MCW

2005 Yamaha -

White Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,213 mi
Last recorded36,213 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Yamaha -10,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 MCW
MakeYamaha
Model-
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 36,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 36,177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 35,925 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 35,925 miles

Rear Axle insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 34,802 miles

Nearside Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 31,907 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 30,937 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 1,659 miles

Offside Inner Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 1,659 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 630 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011
Pass 30 Jul 2010
Fail 30 Jul 2010

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008

How Reliable is the Yamaha -?

Based on 2,722 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
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R482 MCW is a 2005 Yamaha - in White with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha - models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 10,279 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 - fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R482 MCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha - typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha - is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R482 MCW is a 2005 Yamaha -, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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