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KE03 TVK

2003 Yamaha WR450F

Blue Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Yamaha WR450F2,444 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 TVK
MakeYamaha
ModelWR450F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021
Pass 4 Feb 2020

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlamp deflector tape fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 506 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

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

headlamp masks/convertors fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2018 506 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headlamp masks/convertors fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 483 miles

Brake pedal end slightly deformed

Brake pedal end slightly loose

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lights not fitted at time of test

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 483 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Brake pedal end slightly deformed

Brake pedal end slightly loose

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

no lights at time of test (masked over)

rear suspension slightly stiff

Fail 18 Jan 2016

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain link circlip insecure (6.2.1h)

Nearside Footrest insecure split pin missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair inner pad heat shield insecure (3.1.5)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly component missing pinch bolts (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

chain adjuster locknuts loose (both)

no lights at time of test (masked over)

rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 26 Jan 2015 4,688 miles

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

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 4,688 miles

day time MOT

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 4,688 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 4,688 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 4,688 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2011 4,688 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 4,688 miles

Centre Front Horn missing (1.7.1)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

rear tyre is showimg not for road use

Pass 7 Oct 2009 2,747 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 2,452 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 2,452 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 2,300 miles

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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KE03 TVK is a 2003 Yamaha WR450F in Blue with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KE03 TVK, 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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KE03 TVK is a 2003 Yamaha WR450F, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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