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W171 EPU

1997 Yamaha XVZ1300

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

14,358 mi
Last recorded14,358 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVZ130018,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 EPU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 14,358 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 14,319 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 14,309 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 14,282 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 14,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 14,270 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 14,258 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 14,258 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 14,128 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 14,067 miles

both tyres have splits in the sidewalls but no cords showing

Fail 10 Jul 2017 14,067 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

both tyres have splits in the sidewalls but no cords showing

Pass 5 May 2016 13,734 miles

Both tyres have minor cracking of the side walls

Fail 11 May 2015 13,705 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 13,705 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 13,673 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 May 2013 13,307 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 11,999 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 10,722 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,443 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 9,735 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 8,219 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 4,768 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 4,459 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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W171 EPU is a 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 W171 EPU, 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 W171 EPU registered?

W171 EPU is a 1997 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is W171 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W171 EPU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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