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L342 YCC

2000 Yamaha XJR400

Maroon Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

16,594 mi
Last recorded16,594 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR40021,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL342 YCC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 16,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 16,371 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 16,368 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 16,212 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 15,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 15,757 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 14,819 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 13,690 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 12,949 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 11,717 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 11,717 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 9,416 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 9,416 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 8,309 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 8,307 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2008 7,192 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 7,192 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

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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L342 YCC is a 2000 Yamaha XJR400 in Maroon with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XJR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 21,800 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 L342 YCC, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XJR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L342 YCC is a 2000 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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