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R221 MJH

1997 Yamaha XVZ1300

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,557 mi
Last recorded26,557 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVZ130018,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 MJH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,557 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 25,604 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 25,604 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,076 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 18,051 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 10,718 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 10,555 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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R221 MJH is a 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300 in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R221 MJH, 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 R221 MJH registered?

R221 MJH is a 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R221 MJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 MJH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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