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P921 MKW

1997 Yamaha XVZ1300

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,140 mi
Last recorded35,140 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVZ130018,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 MKW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 35,140 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 34,358 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 33,185 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 30,561 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 28,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 28,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 27,573 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 27,073 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 24,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 24,377 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 23,772 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 22,306 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,889 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,370 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 20,196 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 18,087 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 5,958 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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P921 MKW 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 95%.

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 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 P921 MKW, 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 P921 MKW registered?

P921 MKW is a 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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