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P666 XVS

1996 Yamaha XVZ1300

Black Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,313 mi
Last recorded44,313 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XVZ130024,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 XVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 44,313 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 42,333 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 42,329 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking fuel tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure loose in housing (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20kg (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1mm unevenly worn and cracking in-between tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 36,346 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of motorcycle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20kg (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Feb 2023 36,344 miles

Headlamp insecure loose in housing (4.1.1 (c))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of motorcycle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20kg (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Apr 2019 35,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 35,923 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp bolt missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,559 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 35,559 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,598 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Both front (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 33,445 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 32,551 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 32,318 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 30,774 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,169 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 28,507 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 26,927 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 25,498 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 25,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(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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P666 XVS is a 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Black with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P666 XVS, 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 P666 XVS registered?

P666 XVS is a 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 12 October 1996.

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