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S920 SHL

1998 Yamaha XVZ1300

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,142 mi
Last recorded25,142 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVZ130021,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS920 SHL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 25,142 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 24,371 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 23,906 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 23,335 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 23,114 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 22,798 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 22,436 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 21,295 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 20,551 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 19,877 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 19,663 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 19,562 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 19,295 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,003 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 18,245 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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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S920 SHL is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S920 SHL, 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 S920 SHL registered?

S920 SHL is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S920 SHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S920 SHL shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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