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G391 GBD

1989 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,283 mi
Last recorded10,283 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG391 GBD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 10,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases R/H - Lower silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 10,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer lower (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 10,219 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small rust hole (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose 3 spokes marked with white chalk (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 10,162 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 10,105 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 10,064 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both fork legs pitted.

Due to front brake binding brake disc and wheel bearings could not be checked.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 9,976 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 9,944 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 9,944 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2007 9,558 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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G391 GBD 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 80%.

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 G391 GBD, 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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G391 GBD is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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