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G823 HEW

1989 Yamaha XV535

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,059 mi
Last recorded26,059 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG823 HEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 26,059 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 24,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 May 2014 24,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,447 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 20,930 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 20,930 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 19,388 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,395 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 17,395 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,199 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 16,367 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 15,553 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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G823 HEW is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Purple with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G823 HEW, 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 G823 HEW registered?

G823 HEW is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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