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R661 GGY

1996 Yamaha XVZ1300

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,081 mi
Last recorded30,081 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XVZ130024,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 GGY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 30,081 miles

Engine protector crash bar bolt incorrectly fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2019 29,924 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 27,909 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 27,909 miles

Central Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre fitted in the wrong direction. (5.2.3 (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre 1.6mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 27,440 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 26,294 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Bolt missing (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength Caliper body worn (3.2.A1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 26,293 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Bolt missing (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength Caliper body worn (3.2.A1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 21,497 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 17,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 17,213 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 17,213 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2012 15,410 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 14,975 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

number plate damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2010 14,950 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 14,522 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 14,259 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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R661 GGY is a 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 24,920 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 R661 GGY, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XVZ1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R661 GGY registered?

R661 GGY is a 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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