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EX51 ULB

2001 Yamaha WR426

Blue Petrol 426cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,653 mi
Last recorded4,653 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha WR4261,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 ULB
MakeYamaha
ModelWR426
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine426cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 4,653 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front brake pads have corroder back plates.

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2016 4,165 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

no flashers fitted at time of test

Fail 3 May 2016 4,165 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

no flashers fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2015 3,579 miles

No indicators fitted [rider only] Rear brake light only. MST tyres fitted.

Fail 20 Oct 2012

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 2,445 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 1,805 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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EX51 ULB is a 2001 Yamaha WR426 in Blue with a 426cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha WR426 fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX51 ULB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX51 ULB registered?

EX51 ULB is a 2001 Yamaha WR426, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is EX51 ULB safe to buy?

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