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F408 LHR

1989 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,666 mi
Last recorded32,666 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF408 LHR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 32,666 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 31,950 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,219 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 31,219 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,678 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 30,678 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,522 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 29,366 miles

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 May 2014 29,366 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 26,917 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 26,811 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,867 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,687 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 25,317 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,153 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 24,153 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 22,601 miles

Offside mirror glass broken

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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F408 LHR is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 F408 LHR, 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 F408 LHR registered?

F408 LHR is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 5 July 1989.

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