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F144 OLW

1988 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,756 mi
Last recorded34,756 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV53524,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF144 OLW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 34,756 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 34,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear indicator loose

Pass 18 Nov 2014 31,383 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 31,383 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 31,011 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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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F144 OLW is a 1988 Yamaha XV535 in Red 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 F144 OLW, 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 F144 OLW registered?

F144 OLW is a 1988 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 7 November 1988.

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