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S48 JRU

1998 Yamaha XVZ1300

Orange Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,728 mi
Last recorded76,728 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVZ130021,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 JRU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 76,728 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 74,816 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 72,500 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,825 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 67,430 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,029 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 65,952 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 64,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,603 miles

slight oil leak under left rear of engine

Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,290 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 60,043 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,250 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 59,250 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,767 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 57,767 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,658 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 51,122 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,713 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 39,711 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 32,809 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 25,864 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 19,987 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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S48 JRU is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Orange with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S48 JRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S48 JRU registered?

S48 JRU is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S48 JRU safe to buy?

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