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L697 KTH

2002 Yamaha XJR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,479 mi
Last recorded63,479 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR40028,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL697 KTH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,479 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,855 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 55,541 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 55,541 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,481 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 43,377 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,600 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 40,600 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,687 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,006 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 36,258 miles

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

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

reg plate discolouring

Pass 8 Nov 2005 34,084 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

reg/ plate discolouring

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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L697 KTH is a 2002 Yamaha XJR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XJR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 28,512 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 L697 KTH, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha XJR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L697 KTH registered?

L697 KTH is a 2002 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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