MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XV535?
Based on 57,304 MOT tests across 5,559 vehicles.
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R156 VLH is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 R156 VLH, 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 R156 VLH registered?
R156 VLH is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 2 January 1998.
Is R156 VLH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R156 VLH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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