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S680 BDE

1998 Yamaha XVZ1300

Green Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

12,434 mi
Last recorded12,434 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVZ130021,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS680 BDE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 12,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 12,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 12,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 11,873 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 11,497 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 11,419 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 11,419 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 11,344 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 8,814 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 7,470 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 6,951 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 6,493 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 414 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 259 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 151 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 3,123 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 2,953 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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S680 BDE is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Green with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S680 BDE, 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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S680 BDE is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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