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S554 ATA

1998 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,169 mi
Last recorded10,169 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 ATA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 10,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre has slight cracking in the tread pattern

Fail 13 Oct 2025 10,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre has slight cracking in the tread pattern

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 5,414 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 26,508 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 26,493 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 26,461 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 26,411 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 26,287 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 26,156 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 25,907 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 25,599 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 25,437 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 25,437 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 24,480 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 23,374 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 22,165 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 21,341 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 20,423 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 19,037 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 17,877 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 16,764 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 16,370 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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S554 ATA is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S554 ATA, 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 S554 ATA registered?

S554 ATA is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S554 ATA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S554 ATA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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