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YK03 DVY

2003 Yamaha WR450

Blue Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

3,464 mi
Last recorded3,464 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha WR4501,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 DVY
MakeYamaha
ModelWR450
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 3,464 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 3,141 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 2,328 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 284 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 5,023 miles

DAT TIME MOT

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 5,023 miles

DAT TIME MOT

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 4,928 miles

Day time mot (no lights fitted at time of test)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 4,848 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 4,816 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2014 4,816 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 4,269 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2012 4,265 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Mar 2012 4,265 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 4,070 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha WR450?

Based on 898 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
324
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
Tyre is unsuitable 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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YK03 DVY is a 2003 Yamaha WR450 in Blue with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha WR450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 1,708 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 WR450 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK03 DVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha WR450 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha WR450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK03 DVY registered?

YK03 DVY is a 2003 Yamaha WR450, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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