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F430 VEW

1988 Yamaha XV535

Maroon Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,911 mi
Last recorded34,911 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV53524,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF430 VEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 34,911 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 34,911 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 May 2009 33,276 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 33,264 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 May 2008 31,959 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 31,114 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,521 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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F430 VEW is a 1988 Yamaha XV535 in Maroon with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F430 VEW, 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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What year was F430 VEW registered?

F430 VEW is a 1988 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F430 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F430 VEW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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