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S393 DRC

1999 Yamaha WR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Yamaha WR4002,689 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS393 DRC
MakeYamaha
ModelWR400
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

lights masked at time of test

Fail 20 Aug 2025

Decelerometer brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working on rear pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2016
Fail 21 Sep 2016

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

chain guard dragging on rear sprocket

Pass 26 May 2015 478 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 474 miles

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Chain guard missing

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Yamaha WR400?

Based on 1,812 MOT tests across 278 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
264
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 54
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 53
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
Tyre is unsuitable 40
wheel bearings have excessive free play 26
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S393 DRC is a 1999 Yamaha WR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha WR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 2,689 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 WR400 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S393 DRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha WR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha WR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S393 DRC registered?

S393 DRC is a 1999 Yamaha WR400, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S393 DRC safe to buy?

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