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LV52 UAT

2002 Yamaha WR400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

1,726 mi
Last recorded1,726 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha WR4002,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 UAT
MakeYamaha
ModelWR400
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 1,726 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 1,721 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Headlamp mask converter fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight distortion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 1,523 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 1,513 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 7,279 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 6,414 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 5,929 miles

Exhaust slightly noisey

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

Front tyre has slight cracking in sidewalls - no exposed ply or cords.

Lower rear shock absorber bearing has slight up & down play

Not fitted with rear footrests - not required. As single seat off road type machine - designed to carry the rider only.

Presented for test fitted with road legal - off road tyre rear tyre . Unable to obtain stable brake test readings - brake performance acceptable.

Steering head bearings slightly notchy

Fail 26 Jun 2018 5,929 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working Front operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working Rear operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front tyre has slight cracking in sidewalls - no exposed ply or cords.

Not fitted with rear footrests - not required. As single seat off road type machine - designed to carry the rider only.

Presented for test fitted with road legal - off road type rear tyre. Unable to obtain stable brake test readings - brake performance acceptable.

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Would show white light - if working (4.7.1 (a))

Steering head bearings slightly notchy

lower rear shock absorber bearing has slight up & down play

Drive chain very tight

Pass 7 Jun 2017 4,964 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 4,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 4,570 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 3,271 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 3,142 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 3,574 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 3,574 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 3,042 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 3,042 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 2,696 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 2,677 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 2,248 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 1,719 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha WR400?

Based on 1,812 MOT tests across 278 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
264
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 54
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 53
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
Tyre is unsuitable 40
wheel bearings have excessive free play 26
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LV52 UAT is a 2002 Yamaha WR400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha WR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 2,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha WR400 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV52 UAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha WR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha WR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LV52 UAT is a 2002 Yamaha WR400, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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