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JNJ 634V

1997 Yamaha XS400

Purple Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

22,611 mi
Last recorded22,611 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNJ 634V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 22,611 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

headlight masked

swing arm slight play

Fail 21 Aug 2019 22,611 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right right hand dipping (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

headlight masked

swing arm slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2018 22,596 miles

swing arm slight play

no lights

Pass 19 Aug 2017 22,369 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,291 miles

chain condition

exhaust joints

Pass 22 Aug 2015 22,219 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 22,192 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 21,914 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 21,860 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 21,274 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 21,209 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

swing arm slight wear

Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,108 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 20,877 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 20,667 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 20,313 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 20,171 miles

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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JNJ 634V is a 1997 Yamaha XS400 in Purple with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 JNJ 634V, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JNJ 634V is a 1997 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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