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N141 TAX

1998 Yamaha XJR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

33,338 mi
Last recorded33,338 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR40026,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 TAX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2007 33,338 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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N141 TAX is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 N141 TAX, 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 N141 TAX registered?

N141 TAX is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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