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G272 MGJ

1989 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,211 mi
Last recorded31,211 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG272 MGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 31,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 31,203 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 31,192 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 31,181 miles

Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,779 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 28,739 miles

rear fender corrosion will come away from bike soon.

Fail 12 Aug 2014 28,722 miles

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

rear fender corrosion will come away from bike soon.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 28,700 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,652 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 28,571 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,470 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,153 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,601 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,497 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,341 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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G272 MGJ is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G272 MGJ, 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 G272 MGJ registered?

G272 MGJ is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 8 September 1989.

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