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L400 BBD

1998 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,572 mi
Last recorded17,572 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 BBD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 17,572 miles

Front Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess and rear wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front foot rest slightly bent

Pass 8 May 2026 17,572 miles

Front Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slightly bent

Pass 5 Jul 2023 17,106 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 17,064 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 17,003 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 16,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 16,684 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 16,409 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 16,018 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,556 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,140 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 14,043 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,893 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 12,097 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 11,226 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 10,077 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 8,785 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 7,824 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 6,458 miles

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

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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L400 BBD is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L400 BBD, 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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L400 BBD is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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