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Y742 FHJ

2001 Yamaha WR426

Blue Petrol 426cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,514 mi
Last recorded6,514 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha WR4261,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 FHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelWR426
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine426cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 6,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 3,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 1,065 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019
Pass 18 Sep 2018

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2016
Pass 12 Dec 2015 4,970 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 6,291 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 6,290 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 6,124 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

no chain guard fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2012 6,124 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

no chain guard fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2007 5,066 miles

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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Y742 FHJ is a 2001 Yamaha WR426 in Blue with a 426cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y742 FHJ, 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 Y742 FHJ registered?

Y742 FHJ is a 2001 Yamaha WR426, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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