MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,517 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear rear swingarm has some corrosion but not to excess
Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear rear swingarm has some corrosion but not to excess
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre slight cracking on sidewalls
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XV535?
Based on 57,304 MOT tests across 5,559 vehicles.
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H278 YYR is a 1991 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 H278 YYR, 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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H278 YYR is a 1991 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 4 June 1991.
Is H278 YYR safe to buy?
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