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S214 MBK

1998 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

18,636 mi
Last recorded18,636 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS214 MBK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 18,636 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 18,271 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 16,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 16,629 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 16,574 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 16,405 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 16,405 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 15,289 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 15,064 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 14,296 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 13,441 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 13,051 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 12,170 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 8,962 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 14 May 2010 8,632 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2010 8,632 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 8,289 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 8,289 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 8,149 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 8,149 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 8,137 miles

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

front tyre side wall perished

rear tyre side wall perished

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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S214 MBK is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S214 MBK, 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 S214 MBK registered?

S214 MBK is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S214 MBK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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