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S181 REG

1998 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,044 mi
Last recorded9,044 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 REG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 9,044 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 9,038 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2016 9,027 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 9,025 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 9,024 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 8,936 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 8,891 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 8,872 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 8,794 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 8,726 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 8,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Aug 2008 8,476 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 8,158 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2006 7,711 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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S181 REG is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S181 REG, 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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S181 REG is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 23 August 1998.

Is S181 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S181 REG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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