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F73 GHA

1989 Yamaha XV535

Turquoise Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,711 mi
Last recorded29,711 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF73 GHA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 29,711 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 29,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bolt fractured in frame (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 29,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bolt fractured in frame (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 29,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 29,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated fork oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system squirting out brake fluid when rear brake applied (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2021 28,996 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 28,964 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 28,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 28,898 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 28,862 miles

fuel cap rubber seal is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 28,843 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 28,801 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 28,801 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,736 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 28,553 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 27,978 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 27,978 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F73 GHA is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Turquoise with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F73 GHA, 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 F73 GHA registered?

F73 GHA is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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