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D486 GEN

1987 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,288 mi
Last recorded20,288 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XV53519,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD486 GEN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 20,288 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 20,195 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 20,182 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 20,151 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 20,151 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 19,939 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 19,881 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 19,881 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 19,818 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 19,736 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 19,563 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 19,399 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 19,206 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 19,206 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 18,992 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 18,724 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 18,721 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,124 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 16,680 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,272 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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D486 GEN is a 1987 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 D486 GEN, 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 D486 GEN registered?

D486 GEN is a 1987 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D486 GEN safe to buy?

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