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L638 LBV

1994 Yamaha XJR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,632 mi
Last recorded68,632 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL638 LBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,632 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 61,600 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 61,579 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

front tyre pressure low

rear tyre pressure low

Fail 8 Oct 2010 60,273 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,273 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,394 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

exhaust welded

Fail 22 Sep 2009 58,394 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

exhaust welded

Pass 17 Sep 2008 58,126 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 58,118 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,050 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2006 56,299 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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L638 LBV is a 1994 Yamaha XJR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L638 LBV, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha XJR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L638 LBV is a 1994 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L638 LBV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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