MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
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))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVZ1300?
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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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What year was S978 RCL registered?
S978 RCL is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 18 August 1998.
Is S978 RCL safe to buy?
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