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G843 FWO

1989 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,845 mi
Last recorded48,845 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG843 FWO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 48,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,668 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,096 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,357 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 45,357 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front brake caliper binding slightly

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,270 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2009 45,176 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 May 2009 45,176 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 45,037 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 45,004 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,421 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 44,421 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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G843 FWO is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G843 FWO, 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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G843 FWO is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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