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R366 KDS

1997 Yamaha XVZ1300

Black Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,356 mi
Last recorded16,356 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVZ130018,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 KDS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 16,356 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 15,838 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 15,553 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 15,553 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 40+ run out (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 15,176 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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R366 KDS is a 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Black with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R366 KDS, 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 R366 KDS registered?

R366 KDS is a 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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