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F137 SRU

1988 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,701 mi
Last recorded45,701 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV53524,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF137 SRU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 45,701 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,983 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 44,983 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,832 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,339 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,335 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,101 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,909 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 41,893 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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F137 SRU is a 1988 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F137 SRU, 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 F137 SRU registered?

F137 SRU is a 1988 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F137 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F137 SRU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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