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Y966 JBH

2001 Yamaha WR426

Blue Petrol 426cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

739 mi
Last recorded739 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha WR4261,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 JBH
MakeYamaha
ModelWR426
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine426cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 739 miles

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST DAYTIME USE ONLY

Pass 15 Jul 2023 150 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 12 Jul 2022 8 miles

Chain guard missing ()

drive chain o rings hanging out

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2021 2,832 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 2,832 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2015 4,375 miles

No Indicators Fitted

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 4,212 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 3,589 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 3,122 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 1,662 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 835 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 835 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 91 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 1,430 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 140 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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Y966 JBH is a 2001 Yamaha WR426 in Blue with a 426cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha WR426 fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y966 JBH, 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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Y966 JBH is a 2001 Yamaha WR426, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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