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P166 LBY

1996 Yamaha XVZ1300

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,266 mi
Last recorded50,266 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XVZ130024,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 LBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,266 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,170 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 46,922 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 39,213 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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P166 LBY is a 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P166 LBY, 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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What year was P166 LBY registered?

P166 LBY is a 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P166 LBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 LBY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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