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R53 STF

1998 Yamaha XVZ1300

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,701 mi
Last recorded52,701 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVZ130021,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 STF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 52,701 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 52,068 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 52,047 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 50,897 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 49,747 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 47,882 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 47,826 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 44,913 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 42,947 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 42,933 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 42,795 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,570 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 42,380 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 42,014 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 41,588 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 41,588 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 41,025 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 40,146 miles

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

both tyres pershing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,826 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,816 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,530 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,118 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 28,982 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,302 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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R53 STF is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R53 STF, 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 R53 STF registered?

R53 STF is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R53 STF safe to buy?

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