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F203 DJA

1988 Yamaha XV535

Maroon Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,685 mi
Last recorded29,685 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV53524,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF203 DJA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 29,685 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2022 29,683 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall excessively cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall excessively cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2021 28,905 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 28,387 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 28,386 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 28,384 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 28,030 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 27,843 miles

both tyres perished

Fail 11 May 2015 27,843 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

both tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2008 27,733 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,689 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 27,686 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 27,251 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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F203 DJA is a 1988 Yamaha XV535 in Maroon with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F203 DJA, 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 F203 DJA registered?

F203 DJA is a 1988 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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