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D838 LEL

1987 Yamaha XV535

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,663 mi
Last recorded32,663 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XV53519,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD838 LEL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 32,663 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 32,346 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 32,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 29,739 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 28,403 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded Multiple spokes corroding (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded Multiple spokes corroding (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 5 May 2021 27,750 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 27,678 miles

Tyre perishing both

Pass 9 Oct 2017 27,429 miles

Rear tyre showing signs of age, small cracks appearing on wall

Fail 9 Oct 2017 27,429 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear tyre showing signs of age, small cracks appearing on wall

Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,371 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 26,943 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 25,642 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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D838 LEL is a 1987 Yamaha XV535 in Purple with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D838 LEL, 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 D838 LEL registered?

D838 LEL is a 1987 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D838 LEL safe to buy?

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