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R790 VFJ

1998 Yamaha XVZ1300

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

9,004 mi
Last recorded9,004 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVZ130021,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 VFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 9,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 8,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 8,950 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 8,881 miles

Rear slight brake bind

Pass 13 Aug 2016 8,805 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 8,777 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 8,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 May 2012 8,715 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 8,647 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 8,585 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 8,366 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 8,042 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 7,983 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 7,577 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 7,577 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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R790 VFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R790 VFJ, 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 R790 VFJ registered?

R790 VFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R790 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 VFJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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