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T505 LJN

1998 Yamaha XVZ1300

Black Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

19,030 mi
Last recorded19,030 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVZ130021,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT505 LJN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 19,030 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 17,422 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 17,422 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 17,208 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 17,177 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 17,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 16,987 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 16,901 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 16,894 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 16,251 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 15,511 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 14,812 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 13,140 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 13,125 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 12,050 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 10,676 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 9,137 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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T505 LJN is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Black with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 21,027 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 T505 LJN, 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 28 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 T505 LJN registered?

T505 LJN is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T505 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T505 LJN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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