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S446 SLK

1998 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,374 mi
Last recorded19,374 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS446 SLK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 19,374 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 19,326 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 19,289 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 19,149 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 17,933 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 17,503 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 17,503 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,360 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,558 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 16,138 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 15,603 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 15,603 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 15,603 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,267 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 15,101 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,910 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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S446 SLK is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S446 SLK, 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 S446 SLK registered?

S446 SLK is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S446 SLK safe to buy?

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