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Y578 BFX

2001 Yamaha WR426

Blue Petrol 426cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha WR4261,721 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 BFX
MakeYamaha
ModelWR426
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine426cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail bolt missing (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021
Pass 12 Sep 2019

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018
Fail 7 Jul 2018

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2016

Daytime use only.

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015
Pass 1 Aug 2014
Pass 2 Jul 2013

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 3,571 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 3,571 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 3,571 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 May 2009 3,369 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 3,136 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 2,017 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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Y578 BFX is a 2001 Yamaha WR426 in Blue with a 426cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y578 BFX, 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 Y578 BFX registered?

Y578 BFX is a 2001 Yamaha WR426, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y578 BFX safe to buy?

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