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H289 VKU

1991 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,366 mi
Last recorded14,366 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XV53521,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH289 VKU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 14,366 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 50,158 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 49,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2015 49,550 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 44,823 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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H289 VKU is a 1991 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H289 VKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H289 VKU registered?

H289 VKU is a 1991 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H289 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H289 VKU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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