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EX55 YHL

2005 Yamaha WR450F

Blue Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,676 mi
Last recorded2,676 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Yamaha WR450F2,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 YHL
MakeYamaha
ModelWR450F
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 2,676 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014
Fail 10 Jul 2014

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 8 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2012 8 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2011 8 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

front brake stop switch not fitted to these machines when bikes first manufactured.

no indicators fitted as rider only mainly for off road use.

Fail 4 Mar 2011 8 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

front brake stop switch not fitted to these machines when bikes first manufactured.

no indicators fitted as rider only mainly for off road use.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 2,886 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

No brake light operates from front brakes on this model

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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EX55 YHL is a 2005 Yamaha WR450F in Blue with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha WR450F models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 2,566 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 EX55 YHL, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha WR450F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EX55 YHL is a 2005 Yamaha WR450F, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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