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F468 SPM

1989 Yamaha XV535

Yellow Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

1,573 mi
Last recorded1,573 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF468 SPM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 1,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front offside fork seal has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 470 miles

Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 35,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 35,191 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake component insecure Brake torque arm split pin missing (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 31,173 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 30,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 30,274 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 30,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 30,253 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 30,253 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,245 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 30,245 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,236 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 30,236 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,005 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 30,005 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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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F468 SPM is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Yellow with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 F468 SPM, 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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F468 SPM is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 14 July 1989.

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