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Y287 OFM

2001 Yamaha WR400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

4,378 mi
Last recorded4,378 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha WR4002,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY287 OFM
MakeYamaha
ModelWR400
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 4,378 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 4,365 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 4,257 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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)

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

Rear Tyre has no euro mark or MST but the blocks are within tolerance

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 3,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

NO LIGHTS FITTED TO MACHINE AT TIME OF TEST AND MACHINE MUST NOT BE USED IN TIMES OF POOR VISIBALITY OR NIGHT TIME.

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

frame covers fitted to machine not allowing full inspection .

rear numberplate, size of characters and font and plate size meets VOSA requirments but could be an issue with the police

Fail 24 Jun 2013 3,238 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

frame covers fitted to machine not allowing full inspection

rear numberplate, size of character's and font,and numberplate size could be an issue .

Pass 21 Jul 2012 2,833 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

indicators not fitted>enduro use

Fail 18 Jul 2012 2,833 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

indicators not fitted>enduro use

Pass 29 Jun 2010 2,852 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

competition bike>not fitted with indicators

Pass 28 Apr 2009 2,667 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 26,615 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 2,655 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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Y287 OFM is a 2001 Yamaha WR400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha WR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 2,453 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 Y287 OFM, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha WR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y287 OFM is a 2001 Yamaha WR400, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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