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PNU 697W

1997 Yamaha XS400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,488 mi
Last recorded32,488 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNU 697W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2019 32,488 miles

Noisy exhaust fitted No rear chain guard fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2018 32,050 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 31,418 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 30,954 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 30,576 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 30,236 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,303 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 28,327 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,644 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 26,801 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 25,871 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 25,177 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 22,572 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 22,171 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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PNU 697W is a 1997 Yamaha XS400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PNU 697W, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PNU 697W registered?

PNU 697W is a 1997 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is PNU 697W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNU 697W shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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