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F480 XVN

1989 Yamaha XV535

Orange Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,348 mi
Last recorded19,348 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF480 XVN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 19,348 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 19,348 miles

Brake disc contaminated greasy residue on front disc (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 19,318 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 19,310 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 19,297 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 19,290 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 19,269 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

rear tyre has marks in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2014 19,175 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 19,105 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 18,392 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,317 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 18,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 18,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2006 18,255 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 18,255 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F480 XVN is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Orange with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F480 XVN, 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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F480 XVN is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 21 June 1989.

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