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R268 RBL

1998 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,514 mi
Last recorded15,514 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 RBL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 15,514 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 15,204 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 15,031 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 14,346 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 13,840 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 13,840 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 13,308 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 13,265 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 12,658 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play Quite notchy with the wheel raised. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 11,748 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,015 miles

Lower engine Bolt insecrue

Fail 15 Apr 2014 11,015 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Lower engine Bolt insecrue

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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R268 RBL is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R268 RBL, 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 R268 RBL registered?

R268 RBL is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R268 RBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R268 RBL shows 12 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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