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S235 GGU

1998 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,364 mi
Last recorded34,364 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 GGU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 34,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 33,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 May 2022 33,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 31,949 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 31,949 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 31,945 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 31,893 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,800 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm corroded (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 31,771 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 31,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 31,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 31,319 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,126 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,483 miles

front tyre low

front brake pads low

Fail 24 Jul 2009 29,449 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,052 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007
Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,915 miles

rear No plate cracked

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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S235 GGU is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S235 GGU, 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 S235 GGU registered?

S235 GGU is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S235 GGU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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