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528 DBY

1989 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,111 mi
Last recorded45,111 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration528 DBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 45,111 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 45,083 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 44,932 miles

Rear Tyre perished in treads

Fail 15 Jul 2023 44,932 miles

Rear Tyre perished in treads

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 44,895 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 44,775 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 44,589 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,334 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 44,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,950 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 43,828 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 43,828 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 43,232 miles

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 15 May 2012 43,092 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,027 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,294 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,765 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 41,219 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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528 DBY is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 28,739 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 528 DBY, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 528 DBY registered?

528 DBY is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is 528 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 528 DBY shows 18 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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