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R55 ANB

1999 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,572 mi
Last recorded15,572 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV53513,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 ANB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 15,572 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 15,402 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 15,114 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 14,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 14,586 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 12,870 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 11,128 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 11,128 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 10,685 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 9,964 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 9,798 miles

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

rear seat missing

Fail 18 Aug 2014 9,798 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

rear seat missing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,497 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 9,172 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 7,743 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 7,181 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 6,674 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 6,672 miles

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)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 6,377 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 6,375 miles

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)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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R55 ANB is a 1999 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 13,422 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 R55 ANB, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R55 ANB registered?

R55 ANB is a 1999 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is R55 ANB safe to buy?

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