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VU54 EBL

2005 Yamaha XVZ1300

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,733 mi
Last recorded87,733 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVZ130025,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 EBL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 87,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 87,544 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 87,544 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 86,799 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 85,995 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,839 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 85,839 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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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VU54 EBL is a 2005 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XVZ1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 25,464 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 VU54 EBL, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha XVZ1300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU54 EBL registered?

VU54 EBL is a 2005 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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