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R179 RJB

1998 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,580 mi
Last recorded18,580 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 RJB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 18,580 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 18,068 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 17,781 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 17,556 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 17,121 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,782 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 16,198 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 15,267 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 15,254 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Aug 2009 13,650 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Aug 2009 13,638 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Aug 2008 10,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 10,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 7,289 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 5,910 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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R179 RJB is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R179 RJB, 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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R179 RJB is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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