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R191 VCH

1997 Yamaha XVZ1300

Black Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,818 mi
Last recorded34,818 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVZ130018,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 VCH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2026 34,818 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 34,750 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 34,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 33,842 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 33,214 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 33,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 32,768 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 32,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,050 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 3,169 miles

rear tyre slight cuts

Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,469 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 31,080 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,269 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 297,902 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,141 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,193 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 25,614 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,266 miles

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

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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R191 VCH is a 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Black with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R191 VCH, 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 R191 VCH registered?

R191 VCH is a 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R191 VCH shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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