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G535 HCW

1989 Yamaha XV535

Multi-colour Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

24,177 mi
Last recorded24,177 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG535 HCW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 24,177 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 21,436 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 21,436 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2024 21,386 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 21,334 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 21,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 21,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 20,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 20,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 20,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 20,070 miles

FRONT BRAKE HAS A SLIGHTLY SPONGY FEEL

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 19,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

REAR SHOCKABSORBER MOUNT MODIFIED

Pass 26 Feb 2016 19,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 19,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 18,868 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,163 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 18,163 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,087 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,946 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,374 miles

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

Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 14,133 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 13,622 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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G535 HCW is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Multi-colour with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G535 HCW, 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 G535 HCW registered?

G535 HCW is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G535 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G535 HCW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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