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N13 YAM

1998 Yamaha XVZ1300

Brown Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVZ130021,027 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025
Fail 16 May 2025

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024

Rear tyre starting to perish and crack

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023

Rear tyre starting to perish and crack.

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

Fail 8 Apr 2023

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre starting to perish and crack.

Pass 14 Apr 2022
Pass 23 Mar 2021
Pass 28 Mar 2020
Pass 3 Apr 2019 3,970 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,098 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 38,098 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,628 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 34,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 33,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 33,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 32,453 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

numberplate may not pass next year

Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 29,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 28,399 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 24,174 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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N13 YAM is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Brown with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 21,027 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 N13 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XVZ1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N13 YAM registered?

N13 YAM is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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