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H298 BKN

1990 Yamaha XV535

Brown Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,730 mi
Last recorded37,730 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XV53525,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 BKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 37,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 32,709 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 32,650 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 31,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 31,204 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,717 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,936 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 27,402 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,377 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,173 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,076 miles

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

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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H298 BKN is a 1990 Yamaha XV535 in Brown with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 H298 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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H298 BKN is a 1990 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 September 1990.

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