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N158 SDL

1996 Yamaha XVZ1300

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,826 mi
Last recorded41,826 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XVZ130024,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 SDL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 41,826 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 39,735 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 38,262 miles

front brake slightly spongy

Pass 19 Aug 2021 32,107 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 31,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 29,985 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 29,977 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 29,977 miles

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

Stop lamp not working when front lever operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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N158 SDL is a 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300 in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 24,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N158 SDL, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XVZ1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N158 SDL is a 1996 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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