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WX08 VZA

2008 Yamaha Wr 450 F

Blue Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Yamaha Wr 450 F3,588 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 VZA
MakeYamaha
ModelWr 450 F
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025

daylight use only

Pass 29 Aug 2023

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

daylight use only

Pass 10 May 2022

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 185 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 920 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 920 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 420 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 237 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 237 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013
Pass 11 Dec 2012

day time mot

Pass 13 Aug 2011 990 miles

day light mot no lights fitted

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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WX08 VZA is a 2008 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 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Wr 450 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 3,588 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 WX08 VZA, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha Wr 450 F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WX08 VZA is a 2008 Yamaha Wr 450 F, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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