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G408 WBY

1989 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,335 mi
Last recorded22,335 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG408 WBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 22,335 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 21,193 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 19,901 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 19,901 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,865 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 18,994 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 18,994 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,989 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 17,985 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 16,259 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 14,977 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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G408 WBY is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 G408 WBY, 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 G408 WBY registered?

G408 WBY is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 21 September 1989.

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