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A13 YAM

1996 Yamaha XVZ1300

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,712 mi
Last recorded29,712 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XVZ130024,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2026 29,712 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 29,478 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 29,070 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 28,855 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 28,830 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 28,380 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 27,073 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 25,814 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 23,965 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 23,181 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 20,192 miles

registration plate may not conform to latest regulations.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 18,947 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 15,664 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 14,080 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 12,078 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVZ1300?

Based on 4,038 MOT tests across 370 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
745
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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A13 YAM is a 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 24,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XVZ1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 YAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVZ1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha XVZ1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A13 YAM registered?

A13 YAM is a 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is A13 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 YAM shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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