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WV02 AKX

2002 Yamaha WR450

Blue Petrol 426cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,270 mi
Last recorded7,270 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 AKX
MakeYamaha
ModelWR450
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine426cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 7,270 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 5,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 5,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 5,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 4,715 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 4,715 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 4,081 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 3,535 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 3,535 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 2,633 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha WR450?

Based on 898 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
324
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
Tyre is unsuitable 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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WV02 AKX is a 2002 Yamaha WR450 in Blue with a 426cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Yamaha WR450 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV02 AKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha WR450 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha WR450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WV02 AKX is a 2002 Yamaha WR450, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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