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R309 FJO

1998 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

26,847 mi
Last recorded26,847 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 FJO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 26,847 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 26,770 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 26,296 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 26,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 26,289 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 26,282 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 26,282 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 26,085 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 24,258 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 22,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 20,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 16,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 15,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 15,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 14,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 14,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 12,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 11,859 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 10,634 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 10,614 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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R309 FJO is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R309 FJO, 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 R309 FJO registered?

R309 FJO is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R309 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R309 FJO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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