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R158 YDC

1998 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,614 mi
Last recorded29,614 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 YDC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 29,614 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 29,528 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,858 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,118 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,274 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 22,979 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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R158 YDC is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R158 YDC, 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 R158 YDC registered?

R158 YDC is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R158 YDC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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