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L260 PRB

1998 Yamaha XV535

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,271 mi
Last recorded37,271 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL260 PRB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 37,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 37,271 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases collector box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2015 37,117 miles

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 37,117 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 37,040 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,399 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 36,399 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 36,387 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jan 2009 30,437 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,798 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 26,416 miles

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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L260 PRB is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Purple with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 13,607 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 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 L260 PRB, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L260 PRB is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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