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S182 SRJ

1998 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

5,586 mi
Last recorded5,586 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS182 SRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 5,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 5,586 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 12,160 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

sidecar tyre perished

Fail 2 Dec 2021 12,160 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn sidecar arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

sidecar tyre perished

Pass 24 Feb 2021 11,970 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 11,945 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 11,642 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 11,534 miles

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

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

Front tyre starting to crack at side walls but not to excess.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 11,253 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 10,908 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 10,660 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 10,571 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 10,361 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 9,754 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 9,167 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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S182 SRJ is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S182 SRJ, 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 S182 SRJ registered?

S182 SRJ is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S182 SRJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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