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N602 HFS

1997 Yamaha XJR400

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,571 mi
Last recorded23,571 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR40025,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN602 HFS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 23,571 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 22,267 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 21,669 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 21,669 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 19,703 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2016 17,120 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 16,625 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 16,145 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 16,145 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 16,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2009 16,032 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Fail 13 May 2009 16,009 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

check front pads for possible delamination

front and rear tyres show cracks in tread base but no cords exposed

pin/nail in rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2007 12,980 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,385 miles

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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N602 HFS is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400 in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N602 HFS, 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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N602 HFS is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 21 July 1997.

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