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NPW 698V

1993 Yamaha XS400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,353 mi
Last recorded26,353 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPW 698V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 26,353 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 26,353 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 25,582 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 25,439 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 24,450 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 22,909 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 22,863 miles

Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 22,863 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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 11 Jun 2014 22,565 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,310 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Jun 2013 22,310 miles

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

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Jun 2012 22,198 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 22,198 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2005 21,548 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS400?

Based on 1,455 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
259
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Drive chain excessively loose 9
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 8
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NPW 698V is a 1993 Yamaha XS400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Yamaha XS400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NPW 698V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS400 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 33 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NPW 698V is a 1993 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 14 June 1993.

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