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K386 MAH

1998 Yamaha XJR400

Purple Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,234 mi
Last recorded14,234 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR40026,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK386 MAH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 14,234 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 14,206 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 13,305 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 13,305 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 12,906 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 11,577 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 9,922 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 9,458 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 9,458 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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K386 MAH is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400 in Purple with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K386 MAH, 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 K386 MAH registered?

K386 MAH is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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The MOT history for K386 MAH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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