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H168 BKN

1990 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,391 mi
Last recorded36,391 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XV53525,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH168 BKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 36,391 miles

Central Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess rear spokes corroded - not excessive (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 35,372 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 35,013 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 34,416 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 33,795 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 33,619 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 33,596 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 33,560 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 33,334 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Rear swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,194 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,845 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,315 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 28,084 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,811 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 18,152 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 13,394 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 13,394 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 13,122 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 12,471 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 12,471 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 10,777 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 10,606 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 10,606 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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H168 BKN is a 1990 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H168 BKN, 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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H168 BKN is a 1990 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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