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K957 ACK

1998 Yamaha XJR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,817 mi
Last recorded52,817 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR40026,055 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK957 ACK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 52,817 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 May 2011 52,817 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,693 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,330 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 35,330 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,955 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 34,955 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 31,362 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 31,362 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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K957 ACK is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XJR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 26,055 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 K957 ACK, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XJR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K957 ACK registered?

K957 ACK is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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