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G229 MYA

1989 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,316 mi
Last recorded17,316 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG229 MYA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 17,316 miles

Visible cracking on rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2022 17,206 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 17,185 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2021 16,894 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 16,894 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 16,654 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 16,446 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,430 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 16,418 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 16,391 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,536 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 15,443 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,310 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 15,297 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 15,280 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 15,182 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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G229 MYA is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G229 MYA, 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 G229 MYA registered?

G229 MYA is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 9 October 1989.

Is G229 MYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G229 MYA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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