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P977 KCF

1997 Yamaha XVZ1300

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,687 mi
Last recorded29,687 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVZ130018,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 KCF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 29,687 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 24,164 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 33,690 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 22,935 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 21,737 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 21,737 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 18,060 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 15,197 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 14,089 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 13,331 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 12,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 11,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 11,351 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 11,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 10,566 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 10,037 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 10,062 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 25 May 2007 10,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 9,777 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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P977 KCF is a 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P977 KCF, 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 P977 KCF registered?

P977 KCF is a 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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