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R981 ALC

1998 Yamaha XVZ1300

Black Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,959 mi
Last recorded20,959 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVZ130021,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 ALC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 20,959 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 20,959 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 18,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 16,889 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 16,889 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2021 15,413 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 14,797 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 14,387 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 14,247 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 13,219 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 10,339 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 7,415 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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R981 ALC is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Black with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R981 ALC, 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 R981 ALC registered?

R981 ALC is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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