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R31 CNF

1998 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

20,441 mi
Last recorded20,441 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 CNF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 20,441 miles

Clutch opperation stiff

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 20,441 miles

Clutch opperation stiff

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,432 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 20,432 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,590 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 18,557 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front tyre low on air

Pass 26 Mar 2011 16,050 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 16,050 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 13,789 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 13,789 miles

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 12,470 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Lower Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2006 11,703 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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R31 CNF is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R31 CNF, 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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R31 CNF is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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