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H396 EBY

1990 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,245 mi
Last recorded37,245 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XV53525,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH396 EBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 37,245 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 37,218 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 37,191 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 37,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 37,138 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 37,061 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 37,026 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 36,985 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 36,896 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,470 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 36,196 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 35,463 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 341,900 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,608 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

headlamp loose but not insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,364 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,577 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 32,572 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 32,570 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,283 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 31,901 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 31,900 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 30,608 miles

Front 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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H396 EBY is a 1990 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H396 EBY, 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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What year was H396 EBY registered?

H396 EBY is a 1990 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H396 EBY safe to buy?

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