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K449 MAH

1998 Yamaha XJR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,755 mi
Last recorded39,755 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR40026,055 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK449 MAH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2012 39,755 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 30,977 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 30,977 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,458 miles

the rear tyre has a very slight tear which is approx 1mm deep. Not exposing ply/cord.

Fail 24 May 2008 26,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 May 2008 26,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2008 26,031 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 23,573 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 20,908 miles

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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K449 MAH is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400 in Black with a 400cc 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 K449 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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K449 MAH is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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