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K577 PGJ

1997 Yamaha XJR400

Silver Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,545 mi
Last recorded39,545 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR40025,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK577 PGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,545 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 39,545 miles

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

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,283 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired poor beam (1.2.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,566 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 33,992 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,961 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 33,916 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 33,217 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 30,612 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 27,815 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 27,815 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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K577 PGJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400 in Silver with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XJR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 25,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K577 PGJ, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XJR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K577 PGJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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