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R601 GBA

1998 Yamaha 535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,543 mi
Last recorded48,543 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha 53514,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 GBA
MakeYamaha
Model535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 48,543 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 48,341 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 48,234 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 48,119 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 48,082 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 48,082 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 48,010 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 47,912 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 47,763 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 47,303 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 46,245 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 46,245 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 44,213 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 42,471 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 41,251 miles

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

Rear mudgaurd corroded and secured by cable ties.

Pass 17 May 2012

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

Pass 12 May 2011 32,825 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 27,946 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 24,386 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,809 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2007 20,969 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 19,844 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 19,844 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha 535?

Based on 1,147 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
387
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
Direction indicator not working 6
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 6
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R601 GBA is a 1998 Yamaha 535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 14,452 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 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R601 GBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R601 GBA registered?

R601 GBA is a 1998 Yamaha 535, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R601 GBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 GBA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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