MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,430 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for R557 DKX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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