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Y426 WEW

2001 Yamaha WR426

Blue Petrol 426cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha WR4261,721 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 WEW
MakeYamaha
ModelWR426
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine426cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2010

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009
Pass 12 Apr 2008
Pass 29 Mar 2007

For daytime use only

Pass 16 Dec 2005
Fail 16 Dec 2005

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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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Y426 WEW is a 2001 Yamaha WR426 in Blue with a 426cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y426 WEW, 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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What year was Y426 WEW registered?

Y426 WEW is a 2001 Yamaha WR426, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is Y426 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y426 WEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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