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WA53 FXL

2003 Yamaha Wr 450 F

Blue Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

6,970 mi
Last recorded6,970 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Wr 450 F2,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 FXL
MakeYamaha
ModelWr 450 F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 6,970 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 5,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 4,990 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,807 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 43,807 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 30 May 2014 4,380 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 29 May 2014 4,380 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 May 2013 4,362 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 7 May 2013 4,352 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 4,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 3,314 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 3,314 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 2,949 miles

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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WA53 FXL is a 2003 Yamaha Wr 450 F in Blue with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Wr 450 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 2,563 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 WA53 FXL, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha Wr 450 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA53 FXL registered?

WA53 FXL is a 2003 Yamaha Wr 450 F, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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