Yamaha XVZ1300
Real ownership data from 403 UK XVZ1300 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XVZ1300 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | major | 11.2% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 10.7% |
| Other | major | 10.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 8.6% |
| Electrical | prs | 7.7% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 6% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 3.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 3.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fluid leaks.
XVZ1300 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 34,234 mi | 1,542 | 92% |
| 2008 | 18 | 20,423 mi | 631 | 89.73% |
| 2007 | 28 | 24,068 mi | 1,238 | 89.43% |
| 2006 | 12 | 30,760 mi | 1,231 | 84.51% |
| 2005 | 21 | 37,169 mi | 1,459 | 89.66% |
| 2004 | 11 | 21,706 mi | 1,455 | 92.06% |
| 2002 | 18 | 27,394 mi | 1,518 | 87.83% |
| 2001 | 32 | 27,867 mi | 1,090 | 89.31% |
| 2000 | 52 | 30,471 mi | 1,106 | 87.85% |
| 1999 | 46 | 23,316 mi | 857 | 88.89% |
| 1998 | 49 | 20,959 mi | 516 | 88.1% |
| 1997 | 31 | 23,887 mi | 775 | 91.51% |
| 1996 | 36 | 26,326 mi | 906 | 85.8% |
XVZ1300 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha XVZ1300?
Across 403 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (11.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (10.7% of all recorded faults), other (10.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha XVZ1300?
The median Yamaha XVZ1300 in the UK has covered 25,814 miles, and typically rides about 980 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 16,506 and 37,934 miles.
Is the Yamaha XVZ1300 reliable?
88.43% of Yamaha XVZ1300 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.05 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 403 Yamaha XVZ1300 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.