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R689 WRB

1998 Yamaha XJR400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,292 mi
Last recorded26,292 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR40026,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 WRB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 26,292 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 26,065 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 25,762 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 25,405 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 24,412 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 24,163 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 23,963 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 4 May 2017 23,963 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 23,667 miles

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 22,641 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 22,641 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 21,314 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,591 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,023 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 18,665 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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R689 WRB is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R689 WRB, 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 R689 WRB registered?

R689 WRB is a 1998 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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