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H479 HUR

1991 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,396 mi
Last recorded34,396 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XV53521,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH479 HUR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 34,396 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 33,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 33,141 miles

Central Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Main beam tell tale not functioning

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 33,141 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Central Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Main beam tell tale not functioning

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 31,342 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 30,284 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,896 miles

Front tyre low

exhaust nosiey

Pass 15 Dec 2015 27,957 miles

Rear tyre showing signs of age (cracking)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 27,957 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear tyre showing signs of age (cracking)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 27,891 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 27,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,204 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,745 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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H479 HUR is a 1991 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H479 HUR, 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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H479 HUR is a 1991 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 15 April 1991.

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