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R165 FBW

1998 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,049 mi
Last recorded6,049 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 FBW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 6,049 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 6,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 5,872 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 5,749 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 5,635 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 5,543 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 5,399 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 5,399 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 4,161 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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R165 FBW is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R165 FBW, 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 R165 FBW registered?

R165 FBW is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R165 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R165 FBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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