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R270 EOW

1998 Yamaha XV535

Gold Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,998 mi
Last recorded16,998 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 EOW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 16,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspect tyre starting to perish

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 14,498 miles

front tyre perished not excessive

Fail 10 Jun 2023 14,479 miles

Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) Spokes loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (5.2.3 (e))

front tyre perished not excessive

Pass 24 May 2016 14,400 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 14,062 miles

exhaust silencer in poor condition

slight corrosion on frame

slight corrosion on rear swinging arm

Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,979 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 13,733 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 13,503 miles

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

Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 23 May 2009 13,471 miles

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

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

Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 13,265 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 12,419 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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R270 EOW is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Gold with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R270 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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R270 EOW is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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