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R271 PGM

1998 Yamaha XVZ1300

Black Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

22,428 mi
Last recorded22,428 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVZ130021,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 PGM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 22,428 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 22,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 22,414 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 21,535 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy Loud (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 21,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 21,305 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 21,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 20,785 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 20,785 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2018 20,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 19,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 18,302 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 18,302 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 18,153 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 18,153 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 17,681 miles

throttle stiff

Pass 6 Apr 2013 17,343 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 16,393 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 15,284 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 11,844 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 11,512 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 11,375 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 10,428 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 10,426 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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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R271 PGM is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Black with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 R271 PGM, 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 R271 PGM registered?

R271 PGM is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R271 PGM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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