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P585 LRK

1996 Yamaha XVZ1300

Grey Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

18,202 mi
Last recorded18,202 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XVZ130024,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 LRK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 18,202 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 18,106 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 18,038 miles

Front gear selector has slight play but not to excess

Pass 18 Oct 2022 17,947 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 17,868 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 16,377 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 16,345 miles

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned front indicators 170mm between lamps ,mot requirement states 240mm required (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 16,065 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 16,060 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticks on when at full right lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Both left hand indicators (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 15,668 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 15,368 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 15,128 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 14,966 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 14,794 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 14,509 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 14,278 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 14,014 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 13,933 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 13,933 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 13,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 13,594 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 13,446 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2006 13,076 miles
Fail 1 May 2006 13,076 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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P585 LRK is a 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Grey with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P585 LRK, 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 P585 LRK registered?

P585 LRK is a 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P585 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P585 LRK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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