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D874 LEL

1987 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,451 mi
Last recorded19,451 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XV53519,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD874 LEL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 19,451 miles

Nearside Lower Slight oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 19,348 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 19,234 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 19,234 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 19,106 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 19,017 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 18,468 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 17,797 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 May 2015 17,797 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 17,425 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 17,292 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 16,623 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 16,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 16,385 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,121 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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D874 LEL is a 1987 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 D874 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 D874 LEL registered?

D874 LEL is a 1987 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D874 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D874 LEL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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