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F174 RVW

1989 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,242 mi
Last recorded42,242 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF174 RVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 42,242 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 42,191 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 42,181 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 42,054 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,905 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,897 miles

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

lower fuel tank rusty

rear number plate deteriorated

rear reflector deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,887 miles

slight rust damage to lower fuel tank

Pass 2 Nov 2012 41,882 miles

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

main beam tell-tail sometimes not working

number plate deteriorated

rear reflector deteriorated (colour)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 41,790 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 41,790 miles

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

advise service rear brake due to slight grabbing and noise

rear tyre looks good but is close to wear limit in places

Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,781 miles

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,515 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

cuts in rear tyre

no main beam tell tale

Fail 17 Jul 2009 41,515 miles

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

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

cuts in rear tyre

no main beam tell tale

Pass 4 Jul 2008 40,823 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,076 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 40,076 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,150 miles

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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F174 RVW is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F174 RVW, 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 F174 RVW registered?

F174 RVW is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 July 1989.

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