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D116 GDL

1987 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,728 mi
Last recorded14,728 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XV53519,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD116 GDL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 14,728 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 14,728 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

GEAR LINKAGE FALLING OFF

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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D116 GDL is a 1987 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 19,651 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 D116 GDL, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D116 GDL registered?

D116 GDL is a 1987 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D116 GDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D116 GDL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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