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G687 CPJ

1989 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,650 mi
Last recorded42,650 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG687 CPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 42,650 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2010 40,911 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 40,911 miles

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

Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,101 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,056 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,662 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,479 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 37,268 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 37,267 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (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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G687 CPJ is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G687 CPJ, 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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G687 CPJ is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 2 November 1989.

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