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T318 SNO

1999 Yamaha XJR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,045 mi
Last recorded54,045 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJR40024,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT318 SNO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR400
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 54,045 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 52,588 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit of 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine rattles, struggles to idle and is burning oil

Fail 21 Aug 2020 52,588 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit of 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 50,341 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 48,482 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 46,374 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 43,962 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 41,913 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 39,317 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 35,942 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,136 miles

Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 34,136 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 31,363 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 31,363 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 28,328 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,020 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,671 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 21,593 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,331 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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T318 SNO is a 1999 Yamaha XJR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XJR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 24,052 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 T318 SNO, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XJR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T318 SNO registered?

T318 SNO is a 1999 Yamaha XJR400, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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