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G996 EVW

1990 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,672 mi
Last recorded79,672 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XV53525,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG996 EVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 79,672 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 79,631 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 79,277 miles

gear lever pivot worn.

Fail 19 Jun 2015 79,277 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

gear lever pivot worn.

rear mudguard corroded and loose.

Pass 7 May 2014 79,195 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 79,195 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,857 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear mudguard loose.

rear subframe/ mudguard mount deteriorated.

Pass 18 May 2011 77,521 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,674 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 76,036 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 76,036 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 74,823 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 71,732 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 71,732 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 68,137 miles

Front 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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G996 EVW is a 1990 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 1990 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 25,031 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 G996 EVW, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G996 EVW is a 1990 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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