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R333 YAM

1998 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

12,544 mi
Last recorded12,544 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 12,544 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 9,206 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 9,023 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 9,020 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 8,961 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 8,906 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 8,903 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 8,065 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 7,717 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 7,217 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 7,217 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2014 6,609 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 6,233 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 5,401 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 5,000 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 4,558 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 4,232 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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R333 YAM is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R333 YAM, 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 R333 YAM registered?

R333 YAM is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R333 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R333 YAM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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