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R228 COU

1998 Yamaha XV535

Gold Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,874 mi
Last recorded18,874 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2006
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 COU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2006 18,874 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 16,141 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 16,141 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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R228 COU is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Gold with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R228 COU, 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 R228 COU registered?

R228 COU is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R228 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R228 COU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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