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F501 TAY

1989 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,694 mi
Last recorded13,694 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF501 TAY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 13,694 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 13,646 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 13,641 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 13,575 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 13,566 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 13,502 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 13,502 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 13,320 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

registration plate cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,022 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 12,610 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 12,552 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,335 miles

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

nearside fork stanchion slightly pitted

offside fork stanchion slightly pitted

Fail 28 Feb 2009 12,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

nearside fork stanchion slightly pitted

offside fork stanchion slightly pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2007 12,164 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 11,513 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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F501 TAY is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Red 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 F501 TAY, 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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F501 TAY is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 26 June 1989.

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