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BA03 WCL

2003 Yamaha WR450F

Black Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Yamaha WR450F2,444 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 WCL
MakeYamaha
ModelWR450F
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025
Pass 14 May 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly perished

Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2020 11,170 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 11,170 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 49 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 1 miles

Day time MOT : Only used during daylights hours and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Pass 12 Oct 2013

No lights fitted at time of test

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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BA03 WCL is a 2003 Yamaha WR450F in Black with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BA03 WCL, 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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What year was BA03 WCL registered?

BA03 WCL is a 2003 Yamaha WR450F, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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