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R917 PEW

1998 Yamaha Xv 535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,156 mi
Last recorded28,156 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xv 53514,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 PEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 28,156 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 28,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 27,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 27,763 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 27,700 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 27,700 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 27,521 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 27,457 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 27,457 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 27,013 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 27,013 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 26,401 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 26,401 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 26,384 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 26,293 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 25,690 miles

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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R917 PEW is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R917 PEW, 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 R917 PEW registered?

R917 PEW is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 535, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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