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K338 BUD

1998 Yamaha XJR400

Yellow Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,647 mi
Last recorded13,647 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR40026,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK338 BUD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2007 13,647 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Alloy brake pipe fittings used which are not recommended for road use

Fail 23 Jun 2007 13,647 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Alloy brake pipe fittings used which are not recommended for road use

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJR400?

Based on 1,128 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
739
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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K338 BUD is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400 in Yellow with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XJR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 26,055 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJR400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K338 BUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha XJR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K338 BUD registered?

K338 BUD is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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