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G818 LGT

1989 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,042 mi
Last recorded26,042 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG818 LGT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 26,042 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 26,008 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 25,755 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 25,433 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 24,844 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,544 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 23,544 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 20,825 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 20,825 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,699 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 17,719 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 17,715 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 16,385 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 15,846 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 15,846 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G818 LGT is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G818 LGT, 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 G818 LGT registered?

G818 LGT is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 5 October 1989.

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