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S266 JSO

1998 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,070 mi
Last recorded21,070 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 JSO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 21,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 20,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 20,375 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 18,002 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 17,389 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 12,803 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 12,724 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 11,269 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 10,868 miles

main beam telltale light not working

Pass 4 May 2011 10,781 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 9,902 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 9,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,333 miles

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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S266 JSO is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S266 JSO, 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 S266 JSO registered?

S266 JSO is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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