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Y479 HVY

2001 Yamaha WR426

Blue Petrol 426cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,023 mi
Last recorded1,023 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2006
Typical for 2001 Yamaha WR4261,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 HVY
MakeYamaha
ModelWR426
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine426cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2006 1,023 miles

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

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

datime use only mot

Fail 13 Nov 2006 1,023 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

daytime use only mot

How Reliable is the Yamaha WR426?

Based on 902 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
190
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre is unsuitable 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Horn not working 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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Y479 HVY is a 2001 Yamaha WR426 in Blue with a 426cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha WR426 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 1,721 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 WR426 fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y479 HVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha WR426 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha WR426 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y479 HVY registered?

Y479 HVY is a 2001 Yamaha WR426, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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