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F490 NCD

1989 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,558 mi
Last recorded34,558 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF490 NCD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 34,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 34,100 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 33,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 33,215 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 32,730 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 32,730 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 32,105 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,971 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,661 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 31,661 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 31,066 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 29,977 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 29,977 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,329 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,157 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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F490 NCD 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F490 NCD, 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 F490 NCD registered?

F490 NCD is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 26 May 1989.

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