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F120 VEL

1988 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,158 mi
Last recorded19,158 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV53524,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF120 VEL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 19,158 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 19,156 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 19,156 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 18,900 miles

Central Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 18,900 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Central Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear removed and fitted to centre line rear (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 17,306 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 17,306 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,273 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 36,273 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,761 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 35,686 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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F120 VEL is a 1988 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F120 VEL, 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 F120 VEL registered?

F120 VEL is a 1988 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 21 October 1988.

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The MOT history for F120 VEL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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