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F61 HKR

1989 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,506 mi
Last recorded19,506 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF61 HKR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 19,506 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 18,836 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 18,832 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 18,822 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 18,810 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 18,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 18,786 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,777 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 18,625 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 18,610 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,469 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 18,462 miles

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 18,187 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 18,186 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Lower Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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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F61 HKR is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F61 HKR, 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 F61 HKR registered?

F61 HKR is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is F61 HKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F61 HKR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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