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T301 SOO

1999 Yamaha XJR400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,171 mi
Last recorded40,171 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJR40024,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT301 SOO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 40,171 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 40,155 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 40,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Noise from engine at idle

Fail 9 Aug 2023 40,140 miles

Fuel system component leaking Leak from tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Noise from engine at idle

Pass 11 Aug 2021 40,123 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 40,109 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 40,091 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Minor grooving (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 40,076 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 39,989 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 39,390 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 39,096 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,073 miles

slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 14 Jun 2014 36,776 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 30,502 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 30,051 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 26,887 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 26,887 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 24,693 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,601 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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T301 SOO is a 1999 Yamaha XJR400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XJR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 24,052 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 T301 SOO, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XJR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T301 SOO registered?

T301 SOO is a 1999 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is T301 SOO safe to buy?

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