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G29 TYP

1989 Yamaha XV535

Grey Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,948 mi
Last recorded18,948 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG29 TYP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 18,948 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 17,901 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 17,901 miles

All direction indicators not working Indicators not working when button is released (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Brake component insecure Brake stay locking pin missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Head bearings slightly stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 16,893 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 14,086 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 12,123 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 12,116 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke cracked (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected When Going To Full Lock On Off Side. The Motorcycle Engine Revs Up. (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 11,433 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 10,661 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 10,661 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 10,474 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 10,474 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 10,053 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 9,434 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 8,835 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 8,002 miles

rear tyre has slight cracking on side walls

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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G29 TYP is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Grey with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G29 TYP, 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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G29 TYP is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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