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S441 AUD

1998 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

29,566 mi
Last recorded29,566 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS441 AUD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 29,566 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 29,478 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 29,372 miles

Bolt loose on front engine guard.

Pass 5 Jun 2020 29,103 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 29,095 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,909 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

gear selector loose/worn

rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

Fail 26 Mar 2015 28,909 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

gear selector loose/worn

rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,677 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 27,017 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,945 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,818 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 26,645 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 25,339 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,200 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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S441 AUD is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S441 AUD, 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 S441 AUD registered?

S441 AUD is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S441 AUD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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