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GX51 BBN

2001 Yamaha WR426

Blue Petrol 426cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

756 mi
Last recorded756 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha WR4261,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 BBN
MakeYamaha
ModelWR426
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine426cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 756 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive connecting link horseshoe clip worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

presented as enduro use> no indicators fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2024 508 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 401 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 343 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 3,072 miles

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear fender (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 2,777 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 2,682 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 2,171 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 2,162 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 2,141 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 2,129 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 2,127 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 2,117 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 2,114 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 1,811 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 1,235 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 1,227 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 1,098 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 543 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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GX51 BBN is a 2001 Yamaha WR426 in Blue with a 426cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha WR426 fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX51 BBN, 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.

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GX51 BBN is a 2001 Yamaha WR426, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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