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S689 RWJ

1998 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,279 mi
Last recorded12,279 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV53513,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 RWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 12,279 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 12,088 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2021 11,876 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 11,263 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 11,032 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 11,003 miles

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 10,619 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 10,176 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 9,303 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 9,134 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 9,025 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 8,487 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 8,251 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 7,858 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 7,314 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 19 Aug 2008 7,314 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Aug 2007 6,165 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 6,094 miles

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

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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S689 RWJ is a 1998 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S689 RWJ, 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 S689 RWJ registered?

S689 RWJ is a 1998 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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