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E740 CTA

1988 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,375 mi
Last recorded28,375 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV53524,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE740 CTA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2007 28,375 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 28,352 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 28,176 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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E740 CTA is a 1988 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E740 CTA, 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 E740 CTA registered?

E740 CTA is a 1988 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 23 May 1988.

Is E740 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E740 CTA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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