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R213 XKU

1998 Yamaha XVZ1300

Purple Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,514 mi
Last recorded47,514 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVZ130021,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 XKU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 47,514 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 47,029 miles

Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 46,254 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 45,351 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 45,351 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 44,371 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 77,359 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 77,359 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 76,307 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,558 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,914 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,135 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,418 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,644 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 66,622 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,663 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,976 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,675 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,370 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,486 miles

headlamp taped to give flat beam image

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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R213 XKU is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Purple with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 21,027 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 R213 XKU, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XVZ1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R213 XKU registered?

R213 XKU is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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