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R96 YAJ

1998 Yamaha WR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha WR4003,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 YAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelWR400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 3 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 1 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha WR400?

Based on 1,812 MOT tests across 278 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
264
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 54
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 53
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
Tyre is unsuitable 40
wheel bearings have excessive free play 26
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R96 YAJ is a 1998 Yamaha WR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha WR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 3,703 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 WR400 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R96 YAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha WR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha WR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R96 YAJ registered?

R96 YAJ is a 1998 Yamaha WR400, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is R96 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 YAJ shows 2 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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