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P666 NBX

1997 Yamaha XVZ1300

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,560 mi
Last recorded49,560 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVZ130018,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 NBX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 49,560 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 49,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 49,087 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 48,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 47,006 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 40,152 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 40,152 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 33,355 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 30,219 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 29,633 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,076 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 29,076 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 26,312 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 26,312 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 23,521 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 20,089 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 20,089 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 May 2008 15,667 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,257 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,441 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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P666 NBX is a 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 18,334 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 P666 NBX, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XVZ1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P666 NBX registered?

P666 NBX is a 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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