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YBJ 233X

1998 Yamaha XS400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,830 mi
Last recorded26,830 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBJ 233X
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 26,830 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 26,791 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick to right not left (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 26,676 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 26,676 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,403 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

forks travel reduced. probably too much fork oil.

rear tyre starting to perish. cords not showing yet.

throttle return slow

Pass 11 Feb 2006 25,997 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS400?

Based on 1,455 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
259
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Drive chain excessively loose 9
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 8
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YBJ 233X is a 1998 Yamaha XS400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Yamaha XS400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YBJ 233X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS400 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YBJ 233X registered?

YBJ 233X is a 1998 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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