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C4 PTG

1998 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,376 mi
Last recorded8,376 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 PTG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 8,376 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notch in centre of steering bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 8,370 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 8,345 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 8,261 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 8,261 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 8,179 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 7,724 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 7,013 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 5,217 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 3,635 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 3,570 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 3,570 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 2,463 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 1,537 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 1,285 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 1,127 miles

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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C4 PTG is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C4 PTG, 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 C4 PTG registered?

C4 PTG is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C4 PTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 PTG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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