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D968 LMG

1987 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,378 mi
Last recorded26,378 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XV53519,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD968 LMG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 26,378 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 26,349 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 26,349 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 26,254 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 26,207 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 26,207 miles

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 26,145 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,066 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 25,857 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,576 miles

clutch lever pivot slightly worn

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 25,369 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 25,396 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,014 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,644 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 24,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 23,727 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,345 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 23,345 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3) DANGEROUS

exhaust balance box rusty & corroded!

front forks chrome pitted!

front wheel rim lateral run out 2.0mm!

rear wheel rim lateral run out 1.0mm!

swinging arm corroded & rusty!

Pass 22 Jul 2005 23,198 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 23,198 miles

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

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

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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D968 LMG 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 70%.

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 D968 LMG, 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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D968 LMG is a 1987 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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