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R274 ETW

1998 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

18,965 mi
Last recorded18,965 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 ETW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 18,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 18,158 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 17,608 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 17,005 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 17,005 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 16,369 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 15,797 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 14,984 miles

Front tyre perishing

Fail 26 Jul 2018 14,984 miles

Front tyre perishing

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 14,396 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 13,245 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2015 12,343 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 11,102 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 9,736 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 8,508 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 8,360 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 8,006 miles

front brake dragging slightly.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 7,204 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 4,923 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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R274 ETW is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R274 ETW, 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 R274 ETW registered?

R274 ETW is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R274 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R274 ETW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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