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K404 MAH

1998 Yamaha XJR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

28,794 mi
Last recorded28,794 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR40026,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK404 MAH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 28,794 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 28,603 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 28,593 miles

bolt missing in front brake res

end broke of clucth leaver

Fail 26 Feb 2018 28,593 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

bolt missing in front brake res

end broke of clucth leaver

Fail 23 Oct 2017 28,528 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 28,490 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 28,479 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 May 2015 27,625 miles

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

clutch lever short

Fail 15 May 2015 27,615 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

clutch lever short

Pass 20 May 2014 24,554 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 24,554 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 3 May 2013 23,985 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 3 May 2013 23,985 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,217 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,203 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 14,597 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2009 13,326 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 12,836 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 12,813 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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K404 MAH is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K404 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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K404 MAH is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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