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W138 MEC

2000 Yamaha WR426

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 MEC
MakeYamaha
ModelWR426
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025

Day time MOT.

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 19 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 91 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 14 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 103 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 103 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 61 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 61 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 2 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011
Pass 30 May 2009
Pass 5 Jun 2008
Pass 1 Mar 2007

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005

How Reliable is the Yamaha WR426?

Based on 902 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
190
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre is unsuitable 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Horn not working 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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W138 MEC is a 2000 Yamaha WR426 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Yamaha WR426 fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W138 MEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha WR426 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha WR426 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W138 MEC registered?

W138 MEC is a 2000 Yamaha WR426, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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