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M540 BMA

1997 Yamaha XJR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

4,109 mi
Last recorded4,109 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR40025,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 BMA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 4,109 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 3,085 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 3,084 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 2,798 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 2,798 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 1,261 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 1,261 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 189 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 186 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 24,310 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,310 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 22,405 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 21,976 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 21,403 miles

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

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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M540 BMA is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M540 BMA, 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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M540 BMA is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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