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S685 NRN

1998 Yamaha XVZ1300

Black Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

11,969 mi
Last recorded11,969 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVZ130021,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 NRN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 11,969 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 11,690 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 11,633 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 11,372 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 11,093 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 10,888 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 10,552 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 10,137 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 9,834 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 9,391 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2014 8,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 8,496 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 8,028 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 7,445 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 6,146 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 6,145 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 5,346 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 5,284 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 5,064 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 4,773 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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S685 NRN is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Black with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S685 NRN, 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 S685 NRN registered?

S685 NRN is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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