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R254 EOW

1998 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,669 mi
Last recorded22,669 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 EOW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,669 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 22,609 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 22,609 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,591 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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R254 EOW is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R254 EOW, 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 R254 EOW registered?

R254 EOW is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R254 EOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R254 EOW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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