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N374 NWS

1999 Yamaha XJR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,765 mi
Last recorded38,765 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJR40024,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN374 NWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 38,765 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 38,204 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 37,310 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 2,237 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 4 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 33,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 29,099 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 22,649 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 22,590 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 22,178 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 22,134 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 20,368 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 17,711 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,997 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 16,997 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking and 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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N374 NWS is a 1999 Yamaha XJR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XJR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 24,052 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 N374 NWS, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XJR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N374 NWS registered?

N374 NWS is a 1999 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 16 August 1999.

Is N374 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N374 NWS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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