MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,603 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XV535?
Based on 57,304 MOT tests across 5,559 vehicles.
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S488 LJU is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S488 LJU, 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 S488 LJU registered?
S488 LJU is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 15 August 1998.
Is S488 LJU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S488 LJU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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