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P585 PKJ

1997 Yamaha XJR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

437 mi
Last recorded437 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR40025,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 PKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2010 437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 33,714 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,152 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 39,151 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 32,018 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 32,009 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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P585 PKJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P585 PKJ, 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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What year was P585 PKJ registered?

P585 PKJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P585 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P585 PKJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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