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Y898 UHR

2001 Yamaha WR426

Blue Petrol 426cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122 mi
Last recorded122 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2006
Typical for 2001 Yamaha WR4261,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 UHR
MakeYamaha
ModelWR426
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine426cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2006 122 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 101 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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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Y898 UHR is a 2001 Yamaha WR426 in Blue with a 426cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y898 UHR, 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 Y898 UHR registered?

Y898 UHR is a 2001 Yamaha WR426, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y898 UHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y898 UHR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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