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R232 TKR

2000 Yamaha XJR400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,417 mi
Last recorded45,417 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJR40021,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 TKR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 45,417 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 42,124 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 41,978 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 38,816 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 38,816 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,729 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 33,184 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 33,184 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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R232 TKR is a 2000 Yamaha XJR400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XJR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 21,800 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 R232 TKR, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XJR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R232 TKR registered?

R232 TKR is a 2000 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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The MOT history for R232 TKR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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