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F667 TOW

1989 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

21,887 mi
Last recorded21,887 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF667 TOW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 21,887 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 21,552 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 21,543 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 21,270 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear brake light sticking but not for prolonged periods

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

gear lever rubber split

Pass 11 Sep 2020 21,199 miles

Gear change anti-slip rubber torn.

Rear Rear brake light switch sticking but not causing the light to stay on for prolonged periods.

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 21,195 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Rear tyre has multiple cracks around the entire circumference. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gear change anti-slip rubber torn.

Nearside Front Mirror/Indicator very loose

Rear Rear brake light switch sticking but not causing the light to stay on for prolonged periods.

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 21,017 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 20,614 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 20,609 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 20,368 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 20,352 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 20,206 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,842 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 18,842 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,005 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 May 2011 17,867 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 17,867 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 17,676 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 17,676 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Fail 16 May 2009 17,139 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 May 2009 17,139 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 16,240 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 May 2008 16,240 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 15,960 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 15,659 miles

rear tyre perished on outr wall

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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F667 TOW is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 F667 TOW, 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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F667 TOW is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 24 June 1989.

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