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N116 PJO

1997 Yamaha XJR400

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,295 mi
Last recorded25,295 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR40025,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 PJO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 25,295 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 23,947 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,783 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 23,783 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

anodised alloy banjo fittings as all alloy fittings are not recomended for road use

left hand union cracked, brakes could fail at any time

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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N116 PJO is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400 in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N116 PJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N116 PJO registered?

N116 PJO is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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The MOT history for N116 PJO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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