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K672 DEF

1997 Yamaha XJR400

Grey Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,946 mi
Last recorded39,946 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJR40025,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK672 DEF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 39,946 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 39,802 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 36,154 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 36,091 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 36,091 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 35,984 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 35,984 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 35,143 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 33,410 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 30,111 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 26,926 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 23,888 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 23,888 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 21,156 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 18,466 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,842 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 14,072 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 11,833 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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K672 DEF is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400 in Grey with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XJR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 25,466 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 K672 DEF, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XJR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K672 DEF is a 1997 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is K672 DEF safe to buy?

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