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F173 WGL

1989 Yamaha XV535

Green Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,164 mi
Last recorded35,164 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF173 WGL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 35,164 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 35,164 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2006 35,053 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 35,053 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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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F173 WGL is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Green with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 28,739 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 F173 WGL, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F173 WGL registered?

F173 WGL is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F173 WGL safe to buy?

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