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P830 PLK

1997 Yamaha XVZ1300

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,488 mi
Last recorded4,488 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVZ130018,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP830 PLK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 4,488 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 4,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear number plate

Pass 30 Apr 2019 4,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear number plate

Fail 30 Apr 2019 4,096 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear number plate

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2016 2,339 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 8,568 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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P830 PLK is a 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P830 PLK, 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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P830 PLK is a 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 15 July 1997.

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