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Yamaha Wr450f (2007)

101 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.3% first-time pass rate

2007 Yamaha Wr450f

CarHunch analysed 101 real MOT records for the 2007 Yamaha Wr450f. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2007 WR450F cohort passes MOT at 82.3%, slightly above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects show up in just 12.9% of vehicles—a reassuringly low figure for a buyer. The median mileage sits at a sensible 2,859 miles for a 17-year-old machine, suggesting these bikes have been treated as hobby machines rather than daily commuters.

Each vehicle averages 1.66 failures and 5.4 advisories per test, indicating minor wear items and routine maintenance needs rather than structural problems. Before purchasing, have a pre-buy inspection focus on the charging system and fuel delivery—common weak points on older trail bikes—and confirm service history on consumables like air filters and spark plugs.

Average reliability 2.3% above UK average
82.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
2,859
typical mileage
605–4,468 middle half
12.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.66
avg MOT failures per car
over 8.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Yamaha Wr450f

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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Yamaha Wr450f 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.

605
low mileage
2,859
typical
4,468
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Yamaha Wr450f vehicles fall between 605 and 4,468 miles.

2007 Yamaha Wr450f — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 23 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (38% of peak).

60 23 2014 2025

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

8.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.66
Avg failures per vehicle
5.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Yamaha Wr450f

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 39.7%
    No lights fitted at time of test
  • 34%
    Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
  • 32.7%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 23.1%
    Chain guard missing
  • 20.5%
    Chain guard missing ()
  • 16.7%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 15.4%
    Rear wheel bearings have slight free play
  • 14.1%
    Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.

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