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R256 LUG

1998 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

16,901 mi
Last recorded16,901 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 LUG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 16,901 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 16,865 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 16,530 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 16,266 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 16,103 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 15,638 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 14,949 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 14,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 14,734 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 14,042 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 12,689 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 12,680 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 12,671 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 12,272 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 11,438 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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R256 LUG 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 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R256 LUG, 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 R256 LUG registered?

R256 LUG is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R256 LUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R256 LUG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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