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S147 JTS

1998 Yamaha XVZ1300

Brown Petrol 1249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,961 mi
Last recorded21,961 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVZ130021,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 JTS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 21,961 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 21,642 miles

001 (zuyte przekadni zmiany lincage)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 21,027 miles

zużyte przekładni zmiany lincage

Pass 29 Jul 2015 20,021 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 19,972 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 19,972 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 19,812 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,567 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 19,567 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 18,916 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 18,819 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 18,751 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 18,751 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 18,397 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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S147 JTS is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Brown with a 1,249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S147 JTS, 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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S147 JTS is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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