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S342 UAB

1998 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,854 mi
Last recorded10,854 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 UAB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 10,854 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 10,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 10,290 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 10,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 9,535 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 8,758 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 7,752 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 7,743 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 7,712 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 7,712 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 7,651 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 7,592 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 7,592 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 7,523 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 7,489 miles

rear tyre side wall starting to perish

Fail 31 Oct 2009 7,458 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 7,458 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 7,417 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 7,363 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 6,889 miles

old style reg plate fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2005 6,653 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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S342 UAB 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 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 S342 UAB, 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 S342 UAB registered?

S342 UAB is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S342 UAB safe to buy?

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