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G790 VMH

1989 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

30,314 mi
Last recorded30,314 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG790 VMH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 30,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 30,310 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 30,707 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced When operating combined indicator buzzer (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 30,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

exhaust mounted to pivot point> secure at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2020 30,274 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 30,212 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 29,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,352 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 29,283 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre walls cracked/perished (4.1.3(i))

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 29,229 miles

Front Tyre side wall has slight cracking.

Pass 30 Aug 2014 29,207 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 29,205 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 29,091 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,322 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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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G790 VMH is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G790 VMH, 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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G790 VMH is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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