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X581 JEO

2001 Yamaha WR426

Blue Petrol 426cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha WR4261,721 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX581 JEO
MakeYamaha
ModelWR426
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine426cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Upper fork corroded

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2021
Pass 1 Feb 2021

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper fork outer tube corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper fork outer tube corroded

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Jan 2015 608 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

spoke nipples starting to crack on the front wheel, spokes are perfectly tight

Fail 15 Jan 2015 608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 1 miles

Chain guard missing

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2009 7,263 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 6,189 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 6,189 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 3,778 miles

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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X581 JEO is a 2001 Yamaha WR426 in Blue with a 426cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha WR426 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 1,721 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 WR426 fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X581 JEO, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha WR426 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X581 JEO is a 2001 Yamaha WR426, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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