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VU52 WLN

2002 Yamaha WR400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Yamaha WR4002,888 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WLN
MakeYamaha
ModelWR400
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024
Pass 4 Feb 2022

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 1,481 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 2,091 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 2,091 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 89 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 2,353 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 2,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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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VU52 WLN is a 2002 Yamaha WR400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU52 WLN, 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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VU52 WLN is a 2002 Yamaha WR400, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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