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R857 WOF

1998 Yamaha Xv 535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,046 mi
Last recorded13,046 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xv 53514,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 WOF
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 13,046 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 12,645 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 12,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 12,301 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 12,204 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 12,204 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 11,967 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 11,928 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 11,779 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 11,168 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 10,861 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 9,878 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 9,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 535?

Based on 1,273 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 8
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
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R857 WOF is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xv 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 14,005 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xv 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R857 WOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xv 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R857 WOF registered?

R857 WOF is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 535, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R857 WOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R857 WOF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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