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R393 DKX

1997 Yamaha XJR400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,489 mi
Last recorded23,489 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR40025,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 DKX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 23,489 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 23,331 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 23,096 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 22,761 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 22,749 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 59 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,352 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 22,352 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 20,536 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 18,393 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 18,393 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 17,821 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 17,821 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,821 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,821 miles

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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R393 DKX is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R393 DKX, 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 R393 DKX registered?

R393 DKX is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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