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F230 BWW

1988 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,844 mi
Last recorded9,844 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV53524,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF230 BWW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 9,844 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 9,759 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 9,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 9,404 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested brake binding badly (1.2.1 (g))

Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 9,084 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 8,376 miles

Front headbearings slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2017 8,326 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 8,238 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 8,153 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 8,145 miles

1 x nearside panel missing

2 x offside panels missing

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

dummy tank cover missing

front forks pitted but not leaking

front mudgaurd rusty

front wheel slightly corroded

rear mudgaurd rusty

rear shock springs rusty

rear wheel slightly corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 8,145 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

rear wheel slightly corroded

1 x nearside panel missing

2 x offside panels missing

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

dummy tank cover missing

front forks pitted but not leaking

front mudgaurd rusty

front wheel slightly corroded

rear mudgaurd rusty

rear shock springs rusty

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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F230 BWW is a 1988 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 F230 BWW, 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 F230 BWW registered?

F230 BWW is a 1988 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 12 December 1988.

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