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P730 FDV

1997 Yamaha XVZ1300

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,279 mi
Last recorded15,279 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVZ130018,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 FDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 15,279 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 14,101 miles

Advise throttle sticking when on full right hand lock

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 12,572 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 11,181 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 10,923 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 10,923 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 10,860 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 10,645 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 10,616 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 10,616 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 10,058 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 9,478 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 8,673 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 8,398 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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P730 FDV is a 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P730 FDV, 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 P730 FDV registered?

P730 FDV is a 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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