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S978 RCL

1998 Yamaha XVZ1300

Black Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,220 mi
Last recorded40,220 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVZ130021,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS978 RCL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 40,220 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 40,216 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect No discernable beam patern (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021
Pass 19 Mar 2020
Fail 19 Mar 2020

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 39,351 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,922 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 38,922 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 36,451 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,550 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 29,131 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,239 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 23,148 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 23,125 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2006 22,548 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 22,548 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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S978 RCL is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Black with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S978 RCL, 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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S978 RCL is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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