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E740 XYD

1988 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,925 mi
Last recorded50,925 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV53524,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE740 XYD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,925 miles

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2008 50,925 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

Pass 12 May 2007 50,695 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 May 2007 50,695 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 May 2006 49,860 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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 XYD is a 1988 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XYD, 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 XYD registered?

E740 XYD is a 1988 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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