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R608 VUJ

1997 Yamaha XJR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,289 mi
Last recorded50,289 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR40025,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 VUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 50,289 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 50,259 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 32,469 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 31,334 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 29,885 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 28,462 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 27,715 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,685 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 26,051 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

very slight binding rear brake

Pass 7 Mar 2015 20,949 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 17,220 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 17,220 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 15,045 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 15,016 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2011 12,745 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 12,739 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 11,557 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 11,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 9,880 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 9,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Aug 2006 9,028 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.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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R608 VUJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R608 VUJ, 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 R608 VUJ registered?

R608 VUJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R608 VUJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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