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G514 OKY

1989 Yamaha XV535

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,654 mi
Last recorded54,654 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG514 OKY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 54,654 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 54,011 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 53,998 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 51,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 47,545 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 44,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 May 2015 44,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,906 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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G514 OKY is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Purple 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 G514 OKY, 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 G514 OKY registered?

G514 OKY is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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