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AU05 BKN

2005 Yamaha XS400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,584 mi
Last recorded29,584 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 BKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 29,584 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 26,558 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 24,928 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 23,448 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 23,443 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 23,428 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play engine mounts (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front screen deteriorated

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

parking brake not working

Pass 2 Feb 2016 21,538 miles

Offside Mirror cracked

Under body panels fitted restricting inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2014 19,531 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 15,579 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 15,579 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 14,805 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 14,805 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2010 14,480 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,076 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front brake slightly binding

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS400?

Based on 1,455 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
259
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Drive chain excessively loose 9
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 8
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AU05 BKN is a 2005 Yamaha XS400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Yamaha XS400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 BKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS400 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AU05 BKN is a 2005 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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