Official DVLA Record

1998 Yamaha XV535 0.5L Petrol · R595 OVT

R595 OVT

1998 Yamaha XV535 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 12/05/1998. Recorded mileage 8,320 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
YAMAHA XV535
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23/07/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
8,320 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/07/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
535cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The Yamaha XV535 holds a current and valid MOT certificate following a pass on twenty-fourth of July two thousand and twenty-five at eight thousand three hundred and twenty miles, reflecting a completely clean record with zero defects noted. This follows an initial refusal ten days prior on fourteenth of July two thousand and twenty-five at eight thousand three hundred and eighteen miles where no specific defects were recorded on the certificate data. The maintenance trend sits in a stable and clear state because the machine cleared its retest immediately without accumulating recurring mechanical grievances. With only eight thousand three hundred and twenty miles recorded across approximately twenty-eight years of existence, this motorcycle averages a mere two hundred and ninety-seven miles annually. The mileage accumulation between the two July two thousand and twenty-five tests stands at a minimal two miles, which proves the machine moved solely for the purpose of its examination. Extended periods of light use or storage often bring specific risks to vintage machinery, meaning low figures do not automatically equate to a fault-free mechanical condition. An in-person inspection must focus heavily on rubber components, fuel systems, and braking hydraulics that suffer degradation during long periods of inactivity. Stored motorcycles frequently develop carburetor varnish, perished fork seals, internal fuel tank corrosion, and degraded brake lines even when the structural chassis remains sound. Verifying the condition of the tyres, wheel bearings, and electrical connections will ensure the machine is ready for the road despite its exceptionally low odometer reading.

R595 OVT Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
  • 8,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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R595 OVT Mileage History

  1. 14/07/20258,318 mi
  2. 24/07/20258,320 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 72 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

R595 OVT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Yamaha Xv535 (R595 OVT) between July 2025 and July 2025.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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