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R324 PGM

1998 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

18,424 mi
Last recorded18,424 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 PGM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 18,424 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 18,395 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 18,308 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 18,698 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 17,889 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 17,350 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 17,223 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 16,706 miles

Nearside Front slight exhaust blow from cylinder head

Pass 12 Sep 2017 16,388 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 16,241 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 16,017 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 15,061 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 14,255 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 13,310 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Aug 2012 13,293 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,254 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 13,249 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 13,516 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 13,023 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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R324 PGM is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R324 PGM, 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 R324 PGM registered?

R324 PGM is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R324 PGM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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