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R791 URB

1998 Yamaha XJR400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,099 mi
Last recorded57,099 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR40026,055 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 URB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 57,099 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,286 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 56,286 miles

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,777 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 52,345 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 52,345 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 50,051 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,692 miles

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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R791 URB is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XJR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 26,055 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 R791 URB, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XJR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R791 URB registered?

R791 URB is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R791 URB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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