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OIL 8873

1998 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,828 mi
Last recorded30,828 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 8873
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 30,828 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 30,726 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 30,516 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 30,225 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 30,068 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 29,522 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 28,995 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 28,537 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 28,124 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 27,328 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,338 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 25,334 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2012 24,496 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,178 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 20,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,910 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,347 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,844 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 16,305 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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OIL 8873 is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OIL 8873, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OIL 8873 registered?

OIL 8873 is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is OIL 8873 safe to buy?

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