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K579 XEL

1998 Yamaha XJR400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,332 mi
Last recorded56,332 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR40026,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK579 XEL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

N/S handle bar grip

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear number plate

Pass 8 May 2018 53,400 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 May 2017 49,608 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,841 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 34,087 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 31,018 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 23,117 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 23,117 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 16,649 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 May 2011 16,649 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 16,190 miles

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

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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K579 XEL is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 K579 XEL, 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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K579 XEL is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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