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L34 UMA

1997 Yamaha XJR400

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,940 mi
Last recorded39,940 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR40025,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL34 UMA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 39,940 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 35,429 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,902 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 32,459 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 32,459 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 30,381 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,540 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 27,540 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 22,859 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,859 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 22,859 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,816 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 19,281 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 18,283 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 17,379 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 16,739 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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L34 UMA is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400 in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 L34 UMA, 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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L34 UMA is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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