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N639 DRJ

1998 Yamaha XJR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,549 mi
Last recorded14,549 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR40026,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN639 DRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 14,549 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 14,520 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 14,495 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 13,194 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 12,203 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 12,203 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 10,920 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 10,920 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 10,739 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 10,069 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 10,040 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 9,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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N639 DRJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XJR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 26,055 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 N639 DRJ, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XJR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N639 DRJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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