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S500 REP

1998 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,156 mi
Last recorded11,156 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 REP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 11,156 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 10,891 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 10,891 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 10,436 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 10,358 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 10,069 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2018 10,069 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 10,063 miles

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

rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 9 May 2015 9,962 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2015 9,962 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 9,871 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 9,871 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre under in flated

Pass 22 Mar 2013 9,724 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 9,465 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 9,059 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 7,696 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 7,696 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 5,791 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 5,456 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 2,863 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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S500 REP is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S500 REP, 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 S500 REP registered?

S500 REP is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S500 REP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 REP shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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