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S162 JCW

1998 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,404 mi
Last recorded13,404 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 JCW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 13,404 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2011 13,349 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 13,343 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 13,324 miles

REAR TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,315 miles

rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2007 13,239 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 13,239 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 13,200 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 13,024 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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S162 JCW is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S162 JCW, 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 S162 JCW registered?

S162 JCW is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S162 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S162 JCW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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