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E291 GNH

1988 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,155 mi
Last recorded30,155 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV53524,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE291 GNH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 30,155 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 30,155 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 29,494 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 27,745 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 27,745 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 24,766 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 23,967 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 23,967 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 23,143 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 23,143 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 23,138 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 23,113 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,559 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 21,896 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 20,706 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,476 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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E291 GNH is a 1988 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 24,791 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 E291 GNH, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E291 GNH registered?

E291 GNH is a 1988 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 3 June 1988.

Is E291 GNH safe to buy?

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