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R116 WPX

1998 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,921 mi
Last recorded33,921 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 WPX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 33,921 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 30,586 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 26,345 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 22,123 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall craking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 18,366 miles

Front cracking up

Rear cracking up

Pass 9 Dec 2017 13,956 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 13,803 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 13,029 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 13,026 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,014 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 12,004 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 31 May 2012 11,142 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 8,953 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 8,325 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 7,239 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 7,239 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 5,884 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 5,579 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 5,197 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 4,433 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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R116 WPX is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R116 WPX, 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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What year was R116 WPX registered?

R116 WPX is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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