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F720 TGL

1988 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

35,015 mi
Last recorded35,015 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV53524,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF720 TGL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 35,015 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 34,589 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 34,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 33,915 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 33,776 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 33,616 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 33,463 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 33,386 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 33,080 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 32,435 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 32,183 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.29mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front brake pads detiorated

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 32,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 31,997 miles

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

lights seem slightly dim

Pass 9 Mar 2013 31,843 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 31,575 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 31,248 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 30,927 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 30,203 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 29,361 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 28,837 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 28,837 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 28,358 miles

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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F720 TGL is a 1988 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 F720 TGL, 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 F720 TGL registered?

F720 TGL is a 1988 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F720 TGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F720 TGL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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