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RK53 OAP

2003 Yamaha WR450F

Blue Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,690 mi
Last recorded6,690 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha WR450F2,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 OAP
MakeYamaha
ModelWR450F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 6,690 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2011 3,971 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 3,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 2,703 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 2,703 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 2,703 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 619 miles

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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RK53 OAP is a 2003 Yamaha WR450F in Blue with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha WR450F models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 2,444 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 RK53 OAP, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha WR450F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK53 OAP registered?

RK53 OAP is a 2003 Yamaha WR450F, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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