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P723 SWC

1997 Yamaha XVZ1300

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,194 mi
Last recorded16,194 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVZ130018,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP723 SWC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 16,194 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 15,920 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 15,765 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 15,345 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 14,890 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 14,182 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 13,793 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 12,717 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 11,240 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 10,149 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 8,928 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2014 7,685 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 6,485 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 6,483 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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P723 SWC is a 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 18,334 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 P723 SWC, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XVZ1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P723 SWC registered?

P723 SWC is a 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P723 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P723 SWC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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