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F867 SMK

1989 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,524 mi
Last recorded43,524 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF867 SMK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 43,524 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 43,506 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 43,458 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 43,256 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 42,859 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 42,199 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 42,181 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,984 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 41,984 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,832 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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F867 SMK is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F867 SMK, 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 F867 SMK registered?

F867 SMK is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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