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R557 DKX

1997 Yamaha XJR400

Orange Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,430 mi
Last recorded22,430 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR40025,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 DKX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,430 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 22,426 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 22,001 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 22,001 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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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R557 DKX is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400 in Orange with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R557 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 R557 DKX registered?

R557 DKX is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R557 DKX safe to buy?

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