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R361 LBD

1998 Yamaha XV535

Green Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

21,413 mi
Last recorded21,413 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 LBD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 21,413 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 21,398 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative Don’t flash (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 21,374 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 21,336 miles

slight leak o/s fork leg

Pass 22 May 2020 21,312 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 21,260 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 21,260 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 20,822 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 20,533 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 18,333 miles

Nearside Rear Axle flexing, but no play detected

Fail 25 May 2016 18,333 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle flexing, but no play detected

Pass 7 May 2015 18,328 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 18,328 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (9.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 18,132 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,117 miles

drive shaft bolt loose

front tyre perished on side walls

Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyre slightly low on pressure and surface cracks on sidewalls

Pass 7 Jun 2010 17,546 miles

slight play in headrace bearings

Pass 29 May 2009 16,902 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 16,899 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 16,870 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 16,870 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R361 LBD is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Green with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 R361 LBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R361 LBD registered?

R361 LBD is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R361 LBD safe to buy?

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