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R211 AHE

1998 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,974 mi
Last recorded6,974 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 AHE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 6,974 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 6,974 miles

Front Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 6,949 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 6,917 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 6,857 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 6,857 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 6,782 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 6,488 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 6,184 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 5,733 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 5,108 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 4,901 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 4,478 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 4,478 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 4,219 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 3,155 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 3,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 2,924 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 2,924 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 2,581 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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R211 AHE is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R211 AHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R211 AHE registered?

R211 AHE is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R211 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R211 AHE shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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