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V4 RYL

2001 Yamaha XVZ1300

Green Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

27,867 mi
Last recorded27,867 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVZ130025,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 RYL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 27,867 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 25,969 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 24,286 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 23,568 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 22,276 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 22,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 21,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 21,726 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 21,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 21,224 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 20,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 20,816 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 19,951 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 19,913 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 18,561 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 17,896 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 15,857 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 14,805 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 12,883 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 11,757 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 10,383 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 8,461 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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V4 RYL is a 2001 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Green with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XVZ1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 25,025 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 V4 RYL, 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 25 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 V4 RYL registered?

V4 RYL is a 2001 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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