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S963 CHU

1998 Yamaha XVZ1300

Black Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,001 mi
Last recorded3,001 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVZ130021,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS963 CHU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 3,001 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 2,897 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023

Mileage unreadable due to faulty LCD display.

Pass 13 Jul 2022 32,279 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 31,271 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 31,003 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 29,957 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 29,425 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 29,112 miles

Offside Rear Pannier loose on mounting frame.

Pass 9 May 2016 28,843 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 28,205 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 27,391 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 26,575 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 26,059 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 24,207 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 24,207 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 23,329 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 23,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 May 2009 21,308 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 18,042 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 15,281 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 10,845 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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S963 CHU is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Black with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S963 CHU, 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 S963 CHU registered?

S963 CHU is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S963 CHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S963 CHU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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