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F288 GGF

1989 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

11,019 mi
Last recorded11,019 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF288 GGF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 11,019 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 10,993 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 10,938 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 10,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 10,633 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 10,599 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 10,565 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 10,462 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 10,385 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 10,152 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 9,660 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 9,470 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 9,353 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 9,353 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2013 9,299 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 9,187 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 9,048 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 8,738 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 8,472 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 8,267 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 8,122 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 7,835 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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F288 GGF is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 F288 GGF, 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 F288 GGF registered?

F288 GGF is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 22 May 1989.

Is F288 GGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F288 GGF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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