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F31 PFB

1988 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,827 mi
Last recorded23,827 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV53524,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF31 PFB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 23,827 miles

Exhaust collector box corroded and leaking slightly.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 23,598 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 23,598 miles

Front Brake locking device missing reaction rod front (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,454 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 54,247 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,459 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 44,459 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 41,783 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

nearside mirror damaged!

Fail 1 Jun 2007 41,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

nearside mirror damaged !

Pass 23 Jun 2006 37,989 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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F31 PFB is a 1988 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F31 PFB, 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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F31 PFB is a 1988 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 15 September 1988.

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