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F511 MAA

1989 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

19,456 mi
Last recorded19,456 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF511 MAA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 19,456 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + slightly cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 19,456 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + slightly cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2022 19,375 miles

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

front and rear tyre slightly perished/cracking

Pass 11 May 2018 19,329 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 40,590 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 39,820 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 39,798 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,628 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,278 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,936 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 37,936 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,049 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 36,049 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,334 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 34,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 30,812 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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F511 MAA is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F511 MAA, 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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F511 MAA is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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