Yamaha Wr 450 F (2005)
2005 Yamaha Wr 450 F
CarHunch analysed 189 real MOT records for the 2005 Yamaha Wr 450 F. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Yamaha WR 450 F has a first-time MOT pass rate of 60.1%, well below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes need closer pre-test attention than most vehicles. With only 8.5% ever having dangerous defects, serious safety issues are relatively uncommon, but the high failure rate still warrants a thorough inspection before purchase.
At a median mileage of 2,608 miles for a 19-year-old bike, these are lightly used machines—often garage queens—which explains why advisories average 3.5 per test rather than failures from heavy wear. Before buying, get any prospective WR 450 F through a pre-purchase inspection by a Yamaha specialist, as the 1.1 average failures per MOT suggest that even low-mileage examples often need work to meet test standards.
What to check before buying a 2005 Yamaha Wr 450 F
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 188 | 59.9% | 1.1 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 88.9% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Yamaha Wr 450 F vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Yamaha Wr 450 F vehicles fall between 854 and 5,260 miles.
2005 Yamaha Wr 450 F — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 26 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (41% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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