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N499 OAE

2002 Yamaha XJR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,305 mi
Last recorded33,305 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJR40028,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 OAE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 33,305 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 31,853 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 31,476 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 31,476 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 31,372 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Direction indicator insecure front and rear (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 30,900 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 30,417 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 30,044 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 29,327 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,360 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,286 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 26,142 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 24,869 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,919 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,025 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 21,653 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,037 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 18,176 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 16,300 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 14,665 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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N499 OAE is a 2002 Yamaha XJR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XJR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 28,512 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 N499 OAE, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha XJR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N499 OAE is a 2002 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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