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C10 SCM

1996 Yamaha XVZ1300

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Yamaha XVZ130024,920 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 SCM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 26,838 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 26,768 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 26,058 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 25,761 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 24,973 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 24,771 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,601 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,273 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,954 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 23,235 miles

small cuts in rear tyre tread .

Pass 8 May 2009 22,755 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 22,755 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Fail 1 May 2008 22,058 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

small cuts in rear tyre tread .headlamp aim set on lower limit

Pass 1 May 2008 22,058 miles

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

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

small cuts in rear tyre tread .headlamp aim set on lower limit

Pass 3 Apr 2007 20,135 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,618 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

small cuts in rear tyre tread

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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C10 SCM is a 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C10 SCM, 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.

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C10 SCM is a 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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