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AY55 BVH

2005 Yamaha WR450

Blue Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Yamaha WR4502,618 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 BVH
MakeYamaha
ModelWR450
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025
Pass 22 Jul 2024
Pass 22 Jul 2023
Pass 6 Aug 2022 43,639 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement side play in swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020

no indicators fitted at time of test>presented as enduro bike

Pass 27 Jul 2019
Pass 21 Jul 2018
Pass 15 Jul 2017
Pass 23 Jul 2016 3,401 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 1,498 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

slight flat spot in front wheel

Pass 5 Aug 2014 1,231 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 583 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012

Bike presented for test fitted with road legal - off road type tyres. Unable to obtain stable brake test readings - brake performance acceptable.

Bike presented for test without front brake light switch fitted. Not required - as not fitted from new.

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 22 miles

Bike presented for test fitted with road legal - off road type tyres.Unable to obtain stable brake test readings - brake performance acceptable.

Bike presented for test without front operated brake light fitted. Not required - as not fitted from new.

Bike presented for test without rear passenger footrests fitted. Not required - as single seat, off road type machine - designed to carry the rider only.

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 24 May 2011 39 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Bike presented for test fitted with road legal - off road type tyres. Unable to obtain stable brake test readings - brake performance acceptable.

Bike presented for test without front operated brake light fitted. Not required - as not fitted from new.

Bike presented for test without rear passenger footrests fitted. Not required - as single seat, off road type machine - designed to carry the rider only.

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 3,142 miles

lights masked, day time use only not to be used at times of seriously reduced visabilty

Pass 11 Apr 2009 3,142 miles

head and rear lights masked,only use during daylight hours and not at times of seriosly reduce visibility

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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AY55 BVH is a 2005 Yamaha WR450 in Blue with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha WR450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 2,618 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY55 BVH, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha WR450 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY55 BVH registered?

AY55 BVH is a 2005 Yamaha WR450, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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