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F297 RPG

1989 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,735 mi
Last recorded33,735 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF297 RPG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 33,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 33,430 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 33,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 32,882 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil RHF fork seal slight oil weap. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2013 32,159 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,142 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 34,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,659 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,076 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,307 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,429 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 20,429 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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F297 RPG is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F297 RPG, 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 F297 RPG registered?

F297 RPG is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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