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S781 MGO

1998 Yamaha WR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

1,488 mi
Last recorded1,488 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha WR4003,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS781 MGO
MakeYamaha
ModelWR400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 1,488 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 1,192 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 824 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 814 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 10,290 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 10,290 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 10,290 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 539 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 5,720 miles

no chain guard fitted

Pass 17 May 2012 4,990 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 9,960 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 3,690 miles
Pass 30 May 2009
Pass 22 May 2008
Pass 22 May 2007 1,252 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 826 miles

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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S781 MGO is a 1998 Yamaha WR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha WR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 3,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S781 MGO, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha WR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S781 MGO registered?

S781 MGO is a 1998 Yamaha WR400, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S781 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S781 MGO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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