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Y701 HWF

2001 Yamaha WR426

Blue Petrol 426cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha WR4261,721 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 HWF
MakeYamaha
ModelWR426
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine426cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021

Lighting masked

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020
Pass 22 Aug 2019
Pass 21 Feb 2018
Pass 5 Jul 2017
Pass 21 Aug 2015
Fail 21 Aug 2015

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 3,124 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 2,559 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 2,387 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 1,815 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 1,589 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 497 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 717 miles

day time use only

Pass 22 Jan 2007 689 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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Y701 HWF is a 2001 Yamaha WR426 in Blue with a 426cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 Y701 HWF, 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 Y701 HWF registered?

Y701 HWF is a 2001 Yamaha WR426, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y701 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y701 HWF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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