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V43 EAL

1999 Yamaha WR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

5,136 mi
Last recorded5,136 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha WR4002,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 EAL
MakeYamaha
ModelWR400
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 5,136 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 5,024 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 4,865 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 3,844 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 3,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 3,127 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 2,842 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 2,833 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 2,410 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 2,330 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 2,106 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 2,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 1,857 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 1,560 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 1,190 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 861 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 458 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 170 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 170 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2007
Fail 25 Sep 2007

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 656 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 119 miles

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

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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V43 EAL is a 1999 Yamaha WR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha WR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 2,689 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 V43 EAL, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha WR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V43 EAL registered?

V43 EAL is a 1999 Yamaha WR400, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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