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YJ03 XMR

2003 Yamaha WR450F

Blue Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

5,258 mi
Last recorded5,258 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha WR450F2,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XMR
MakeYamaha
ModelWR450F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 5,258 miles

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no indicators fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jul 2026 5,238 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2025 5,204 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 5,203 miles

no lights at time off test

Pass 1 Nov 2019 4,860 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 4,860 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested due to headlamp inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too small, non reflective (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 4,772 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 4,381 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. 2 x slightly loose spokes (4.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 3,875 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 3,874 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 3,536 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 2,827 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 2,342 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 1,815 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 1,316 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 1,317 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 1,045 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006
Fail 24 Oct 2006

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

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

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha WR450F?

Based on 6,916 MOT tests across 891 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
268
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
891
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 158
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 133
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 103
wheel bearings have excessive free play 91
Tyre is unsuitable 90
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YJ03 XMR is a 2003 Yamaha WR450F in Blue with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha WR450F models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 2,444 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 WR450F fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ03 XMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha WR450F typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha WR450F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ03 XMR is a 2003 Yamaha WR450F, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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