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H262 OVW

1991 Yamaha XV535

Green Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,340 mi
Last recorded31,340 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XV53521,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH262 OVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 31,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

daylight use only as no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2025 29,922 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 28,876 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 28,501 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 27,581 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 27,216 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 26,354 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,843 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 25,078 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 25,065 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 25,035 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 24,983 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 24,981 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 24,917 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 23,323 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 23,299 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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H262 OVW is a 1991 Yamaha XV535 in Green with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 H262 OVW, 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 H262 OVW registered?

H262 OVW is a 1991 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 24 June 1991.

Is H262 OVW safe to buy?

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