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S715 RLD

1998 Yamaha XVZ1300

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,960 mi
Last recorded29,960 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVZ130021,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS715 RLD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 29,960 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 29,960 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 29,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 29,629 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 29,561 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 29,187 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 24,192 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 21,981 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 16,597 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 12,713 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 11,142 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 10,089 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 8,642 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 7,960 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 7,960 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 6,622 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 5,562 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 4,411 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 4,323 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 3,475 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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S715 RLD is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S715 RLD, 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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S715 RLD is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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