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G748 VEV

1989 Yamaha XV535

Maroon Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,056 mi
Last recorded35,056 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG748 VEV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 35,056 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 35,026 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 35,026 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 35,013 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 34,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,782 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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G748 VEV is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Maroon with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 G748 VEV, 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 G748 VEV registered?

G748 VEV is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 5 September 1989.

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