MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,254 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
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)
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)
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)
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))
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))
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)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJR400?
Based on 1,128 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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