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H288 DCR

1991 Yamaha XV535

Brown Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,634 mi
Last recorded23,634 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XV53521,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH288 DCR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 23,634 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 23,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 23,506 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 23,506 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 23,377 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 22,990 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 22,990 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 22,433 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 22,433 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 21,869 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,792 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 21,637 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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H288 DCR is a 1991 Yamaha XV535 in Brown with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H288 DCR, 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 H288 DCR registered?

H288 DCR is a 1991 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 10 April 1991.

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The MOT history for H288 DCR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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