Yamaha WR426F
Real ownership data from 62 UK WR426F motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common WR426F problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | fail | 14.3% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 11.1% |
| Suspension | major | 5.7% |
| Brakes | major | 4.2% |
| Electrical | major | 3.8% |
| Tyres | major | 3.5% |
| Chain and sprockets | user entered | 2.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
WR426F mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 26 | 1,794 mi | 538 | 78.81% |
| 2001 | 23 | 2,364 mi | 530 | 71.56% |
WR426F questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha WR426F?
Across 62 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (14.3% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (11.1% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha WR426F?
The median Yamaha WR426F in the UK has covered 2,006 miles, and typically rides about 578 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,132 and 3,656 miles.
Is the Yamaha WR426F reliable?
75.57% of Yamaha WR426F MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.68 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 62 Yamaha WR426F motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.