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N104 MBX

1996 Yamaha XVZ1300

Black Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,451 mi
Last recorded47,451 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XVZ130024,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN104 MBX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 47,451 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 47,180 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 47,172 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 47,167 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 47,165 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right Image kick to offside (4.1.2 (a))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 47,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlight mask fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2020 47,144 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering operation impeded by a leg shield (2.1.4 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlight mask fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 47,136 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 47,018 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,790 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,482 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 46,349 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 46,348 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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N104 MBX is a 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Black with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N104 MBX, 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 N104 MBX registered?

N104 MBX is a 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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