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D981 LEL

1987 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,263 mi
Last recorded16,263 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XV53519,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD981 LEL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 16,263 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Advise Front N/S Shock Misting (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 15,939 miles

Central Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Advise Front Fork Tubes Misting Oil Slightly (2.3.3)

Fail 24 May 2017 15,933 miles

Central Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on No Position Lamp N/W (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too high Head Lamp Aim To High (1.6)

Central Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Advise Front Fork Tubes Misting Oil Slightly (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 15,446 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 15,000 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 14,880 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 14,696 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 14,483 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,207 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 13,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 13,657 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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D981 LEL is a 1987 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D981 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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D981 LEL is a 1987 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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