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G56 HWN

1989 Yamaha XV535

Orange Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,573 mi
Last recorded55,573 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG56 HWN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,573 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 55,568 miles

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

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 54,921 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 54,266 miles

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

Front front brakes binding only very slightly

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

Pass 27 May 2016 50,578 miles

indicator operation tempermental

Fail 14 Nov 2013 47,879 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 47,879 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 45,715 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 45,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,095 miles

Centre Front Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Oct 2011 44,095 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Centre Front Upper Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Centre Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Rear Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Centre Front Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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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G56 HWN is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Orange with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G56 HWN, 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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G56 HWN is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 5 August 1989.

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