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T893 TVW

1999 Yamaha XVZ1300

Black Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,449 mi
Last recorded15,449 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVZ130019,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT893 TVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 15,449 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 15,449 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 14,550 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 14,267 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 13,829 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 13,829 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 13,808 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 13,560 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 13,395 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 12,778 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 12,471 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 12,780 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 12,471 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 12,471 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 11,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 11 May 2012 11,227 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 11,222 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 11,219 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,054 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 10,486 miles

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

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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T893 TVW is a 1999 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Black with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XVZ1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 19,664 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 T893 TVW, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XVZ1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T893 TVW registered?

T893 TVW is a 1999 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 31 July 1999.

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