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L142 KVU

1998 Yamaha XJR400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,254 mi
Last recorded26,254 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR40026,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 KVU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 26,254 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 26,254 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 24,983 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 24,983 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 20,169 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 19,106 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 19,106 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 10,062 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 10,062 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 9,679 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,795 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 80,355 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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L142 KVU is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L142 KVU, 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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L142 KVU is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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