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R69 BLH

1998 Yamaha XVZ1300

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,459 mi
Last recorded35,459 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVZ130021,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 BLH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 35,459 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 35,445 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 34,721 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 34,246 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 34,224 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,382 miles

Front master cylinder worn

Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 31,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,882 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,580 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,106 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 23,120 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,831 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 12,113 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 11,237 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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R69 BLH is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R69 BLH, 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 R69 BLH registered?

R69 BLH is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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