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F537 FFJ

1988 Yamaha XV535

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,818 mi
Last recorded28,818 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV53524,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF537 FFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 28,818 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 28,623 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 28,503 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 28,472 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 27,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 26,523 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,418 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,243 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 25,789 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2005 25,788 miles

Front Lower Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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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F537 FFJ is a 1988 Yamaha XV535 in Purple with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 24,791 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 F537 FFJ, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F537 FFJ registered?

F537 FFJ is a 1988 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F537 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F537 FFJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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