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MX08 RTU

2008 Yamaha WR450

Blue Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57 mi
Last recorded57 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha WR4503,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 RTU
MakeYamaha
ModelWR450
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 57 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 54 miles

Horn not working No horn fitted (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wear on floating rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 11 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 5,456 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 5,456 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 5,361 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 4,990 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 4,389 miles

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

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

NO LIGHTS FITTED. MACHINE INTENDED FOR DAYLIGHT USE ONLY

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 4,389 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking BRAKE HOSE SPLIT (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

NO LIGHTS FITTED. MACHINE INTENDED FOR DAYLIGHT USE ONLY

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 4,035 miles

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

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

NO LIGHTS FITTED. MACHINE INTENDED TO DAYLIGHT USE ONLY

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 4,005 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 May 2018 4,005 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 3,862 miles

No Lights Fitted, Motorcycle Intended For DAYLIGHT USE ONLY

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

Fail 9 May 2017 3,862 miles

No Lights Fitted, Motorcycle Intended For DAYLIGHT USE ONLY

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 3,582 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 3,290 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 2,855 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 2,572 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 2,572 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 13 Jul 2011 192 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha WR450?

Based on 898 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
324
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
Tyre is unsuitable 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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MX08 RTU is a 2008 Yamaha WR450 in Blue with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha WR450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 3,436 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 WR450 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX08 RTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha WR450 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha WR450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX08 RTU registered?

MX08 RTU is a 2008 Yamaha WR450, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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