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S142 BDM

1998 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,163 mi
Last recorded13,163 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 BDM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 13,163 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 12,805 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 12,805 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Feb 2013 12,440 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre age cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2012 12,248 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 11,584 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 11,394 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 11,325 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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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S142 BDM is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S142 BDM, 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 S142 BDM registered?

S142 BDM is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S142 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S142 BDM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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