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F396 NPA

1988 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,018 mi
Last recorded36,018 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV53524,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF396 NPA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 36,018 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 35,868 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 35,495 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 35,495 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 34,509 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 34,004 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 33,319 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Lower Light oil leak at the back of the engine.

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,656 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,254 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 29,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

speedo drive not fitted correctly to fork leg

Fail 6 Aug 2010 26,764 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 24,421 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,415 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 20,415 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 18,803 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 18,472 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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F396 NPA is a 1988 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 F396 NPA, 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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F396 NPA is a 1988 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 11 October 1988.

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