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S508 VAY

1998 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,284 mi
Last recorded5,284 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS508 VAY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 5,284 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 5,161 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 5,153 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 5,140 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 4,914 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 4,705 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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S508 VAY is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S508 VAY, 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 S508 VAY registered?

S508 VAY is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 8 August 1998.

Is S508 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S508 VAY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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