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R198 NGM

1998 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,238 mi
Last recorded15,238 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 NGM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 15,238 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 14,760 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 14,185 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 13,238 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 13,206 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 11,569 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 9,541 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 9,541 miles

Centre Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 18,896 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 5,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 5,901 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 5,679 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 5,679 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

battery flat

reg rec fault.. over-charging battery

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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R198 NGM is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R198 NGM, 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 R198 NGM registered?

R198 NGM is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R198 NGM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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