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R401 AOM

1998 Yamaha XVZ1300

Brown Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,708 mi
Last recorded40,708 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVZ130021,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 AOM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 40,708 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024
Pass 15 Dec 2023 35,441 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 34,421 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 33,779 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 32,849 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2018 32,307 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2018 32,307 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2017 31,672 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2016 31,278 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2016 31,278 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,140 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 28,823 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 28,823 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 28,270 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 26,947 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 24,842 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,684 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,351 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,245 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,865 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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R401 AOM is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Brown with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R401 AOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R401 AOM registered?

R401 AOM is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R401 AOM shows 21 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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