2004 Yamaha WR450 0.5L Petrol · FN04 AWF

The Yamaha WR450 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 9 May 2025 at 1,999 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The vehicle has cleared every examination since the single failure in April 2024, and that rejection carried no listed defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Overall the record shows a clean and consistent compliance profile across the last four years. The odometer has logged exactly 1,999 miles at every test from 10 March 2022 through to May 2025, implying roughly 91 miles of use per year across the machine's 22-year life. Such a static figure points to long-term storage with minimal running rather than gradual accumulation, and the gap between the February 2023 pass and the March 2022 pass spans nearly a year with no mileage gain. The sparse, defect-free history gives little evidence of wear-driven maintenance, though standing time itself invites deterioration not captured by the tester. A buyer should still inspect the suspension bushes, fork seals, and coil springs for perishing caused by prolonged inactivity, as rubber and fluid components degrade without regular movement. The brake calipers and discs warrant a close check for binding or corrosion after years of little use, and the exhaust system should be examined for internal rust or blocked emissions pathways. Given the April 2024 failure with no recorded defects, verify the V5C and test certificate to confirm the reason was procedural. The clean advisory sheet offers no recurring mechanical warnings, but a physical inspection remains essential before purchase given the low-mileage storage pattern.