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G296 WLM

1989 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,192 mi
Last recorded37,192 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG296 WLM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,192 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 36,534 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 32,974 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 30,415 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 30,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 20 May 2010 30,034 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2006 28,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 Jul 2006 28,079 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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G296 WLM is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G296 WLM, 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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G296 WLM is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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