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F471 RYR

1989 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

64,169 mi
Last recorded64,169 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF471 RYR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

no mirrors fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2016 64,165 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

no mirrors fitted

Pass 10 May 2015 62,815 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

No Mirrors Fitted

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 62,810 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Front Tyre Slightly Cracked

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

No Mirrors Fitted

Oil leak

Rear Tyre Lightly Cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,569 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Front pilot lamp not working

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

Fail 28 May 2013 61,569 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Front pilot lamp not working

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 59,452 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

gear lever pivot badly worn

ignition switch damaged,keys loose.

rear tyre has a cut continuously around the circumferance not reaching the ply or cords.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 56,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 56,809 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 54,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 54,280 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 51,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front right indicator did not work at first,but then it did start working,and has worked during the mot.advise customer to check connections

headlight aim was too high and has been adjusted

Fail 5 Sep 2007 51,314 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

dummy tank has securing bolt missing

gear lever pivot is excessively worn

Pass 5 Sep 2006 48,656 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 48,656 miles

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

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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F471 RYR is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 F471 RYR, 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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F471 RYR is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 24 May 1989.

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