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K298 VRJ

1992 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,726 mi
Last recorded78,726 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK298 VRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 78,726 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 76,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 76,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 75,442 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit warning on legal; limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 74,548 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,254 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,937 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 67,424 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 64,851 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 61,764 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 58,821 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,096 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,565 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 52,549 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 48,728 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,005 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,607 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2008 32,291 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 32,291 miles

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,360 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 28,560 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV535?

Based on 57,304 MOT tests across 5,559 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
352
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 785
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 408
reflector on motorcycle missing 344
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 324
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 324
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K298 VRJ is a 1992 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 20,334 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K298 VRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K298 VRJ registered?

K298 VRJ is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 6 August 1992.

Is K298 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K298 VRJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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