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F696 HUE

1989 Yamaha XV535

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,988 mi
Last recorded47,988 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF696 HUE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 47,988 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 47,988 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 47,754 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 47,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 46,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 44,437 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 44,430 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2020 43,548 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 43,548 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2016 43,386 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 43,265 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 42,879 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 42,695 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 42,409 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,839 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 41,419 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,404 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,946 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 39,178 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 37,396 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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F696 HUE is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Purple with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F696 HUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F696 HUE registered?

F696 HUE is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 6 July 1989.

Is F696 HUE safe to buy?

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