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L621 XHW

1998 Yamaha Xjr

Yellow Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,604 mi
Last recorded35,604 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xjr24,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL621 XHW
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 35,604 miles

Lens covers missing from both front indicators Working correctly at time of test but lack of lens cover will mean indicator is likely to degenerate over time

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 35,604 miles

Lens covers missing from both front indicators Working correctly at time of test but lack of lens cover will mean indicator is likely to degenerate over time

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working New unit fitted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 35,278 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 34,964 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 34,964 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation or direction of travel (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 34,405 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 34,374 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Dipswitch operates opposite to correct position EG Dip selects full beam & Full beam selects dip (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2015 33,592 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 9,016 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 7,921 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 7,298 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 16,464 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,464 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 May 2008 15,752 miles

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

cracking on rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 6,580 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xjr?

Based on 3,590 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
694
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
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L621 XHW is a 1998 Yamaha Xjr in Yellow with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 24,645 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 Xjr fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L621 XHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L621 XHW is a 1998 Yamaha Xjr, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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