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L940 ULG

1997 Yamaha XJR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,747 mi
Last recorded36,747 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR40025,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL940 ULG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 36,747 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

limited reserve rear brake

Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,860 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 38,805 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,805 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,381 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,996 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,543 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,435 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,817 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,140 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 32,140 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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L940 ULG is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L940 ULG, 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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What year was L940 ULG registered?

L940 ULG is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is L940 ULG safe to buy?

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