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P87 MBF

1996 Yamaha XVZ1300

Black Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,701 mi
Last recorded36,701 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XVZ130024,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 MBF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 36,701 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 36,606 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 36,443 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 36,326 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 35,741 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 35,089 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 33,443 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 30,988 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 29,194 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,847 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 27,372 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,233 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 23,314 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,734 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 15,834 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 13,991 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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P87 MBF is a 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Black with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P87 MBF, 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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P87 MBF is a 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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