CarVerify

Free Car Check

E414 AKJ

1988 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,318 mi
Last recorded26,318 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV53524,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE414 AKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 26,318 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 26,153 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2021 26,111 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible Obscured by registration lamp (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 25,741 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 25,278 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 24,880 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 24,877 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2014 24,816 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 24,257 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 24,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,274 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 23,914 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 23,908 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

advise o/s/r inner indecators not working

advise rear foglight fouling on lugage box

Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,653 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
Full Yamaha XV535 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E414 AKJ is a 1988 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 24,791 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 E414 AKJ, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E414 AKJ?

You can check the full history of E414 AKJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E414 AKJ registered?

E414 AKJ is a 1988 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 13 June 1988.

Is E414 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E414 AKJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E414 AKJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E414 AKJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.