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R400 XJR

1997 Yamaha XJR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

31,578 mi
Last recorded31,578 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR40025,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 XJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 31,578 miles

slight play evident in rear wheel bearings. recommend renewal

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,291 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 29,291 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,137 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 27,137 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 23,407 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,998 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 21,109 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 21,108 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 20,965 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 20,965 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 20,939 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R400 XJR is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R400 XJR, 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 R400 XJR registered?

R400 XJR is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R400 XJR safe to buy?

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