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H163 GDV

1991 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,522 mi
Last recorded17,522 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XV53521,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH163 GDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 17,522 miles

Exhaust noisey

No front mudgaurd fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2018 17,187 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 17,187 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 16,616 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 16,574 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 16,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,375 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 16,375 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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H163 GDV is a 1991 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 21,858 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 H163 GDV, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H163 GDV registered?

H163 GDV is a 1991 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 27 May 1991.

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