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Y309 GWV

2001 Yamaha WR426

Blue Petrol 426cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,380 mi
Last recorded1,380 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha WR4261,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 GWV
MakeYamaha
ModelWR426
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine426cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 1,380 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 1,342 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 1,235 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 1,090 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 954 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 445 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 5,053 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 4,426 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 5,088 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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Y309 GWV is a 2001 Yamaha WR426 in Blue with a 426cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha WR426 fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y309 GWV, 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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Y309 GWV is a 2001 Yamaha WR426, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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