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RJ57 VML

2008 Yamaha YP400

Silver Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,716 mi
Last recorded73,716 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YP40018,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 VML
MakeYamaha
ModelYP400
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 73,716 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Shows slight freeplay (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 73,716 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Shows slight freeplay (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 68,902 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 65,036 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 65,032 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2021 56,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From attachment to head (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 51,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 51,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 46,673 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 44,774 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2016 44,774 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,633 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 30,566 miles

Exhaust shield loose but not insecure

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 22,886 miles

exhaust blowing type noise - not comming from silencer or manifold.

front tyre - unevan wear near edges. lh grip - starting to become loose on handlbar.

front wheel rotation - brakes are slightly rubbing.

Fail 12 Oct 2013 22,880 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 16,561 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 14,748 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 14,748 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP400?

Based on 5,190 MOT tests across 496 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,133
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 81
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
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RJ57 VML is a 2008 Yamaha YP400 in Silver with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YP400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 18,926 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 YP400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ57 VML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP400 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha YP400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJ57 VML is a 2008 Yamaha YP400, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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