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R621 ENC

1998 Yamaha XVZ1300

Brown Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,280 mi
Last recorded62,280 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVZ130021,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR621 ENC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 62,280 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 61,960 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 61,821 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 61,482 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 61,362 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,541 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 60,500 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,492 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,309 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 58,168 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 57,523 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 56,509 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 54,758 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 54,711 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 53,450 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 53,449 miles

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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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R621 ENC is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Brown with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R621 ENC, 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 R621 ENC registered?

R621 ENC is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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