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F31 NWV

1989 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,974 mi
Last recorded36,974 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF31 NWV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 36,974 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 36,431 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 36,428 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 35,641 miles

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

Rear swinging arm corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 34,486 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 34,107 miles

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 33,337 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 32,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 31,800 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,496 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,937 miles

Front forks slightly out of alignment.

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

No front mudguard fitted.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 30,937 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front forks slightly out of alignment.

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

No front mudguard fitted.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,844 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 30,746 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,281 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,899 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,419 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 24,621 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 24,055 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,573 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,118 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 23,118 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 22,215 miles

1) Rear tyre close to legal limit. †2) Front tyre close to legal limit.

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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F31 NWV is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F31 NWV, 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 F31 NWV registered?

F31 NWV is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 14 June 1989.

Is F31 NWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F31 NWV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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