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L506 WGC

1998 Yamaha XJR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,640 mi
Last recorded29,640 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2006
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR40026,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL506 WGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2006 29,640 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 29,630 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (1.6.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

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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L506 WGC is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L506 WGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L506 WGC registered?

L506 WGC is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is L506 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L506 WGC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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