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H540 CTA

1990 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,347 mi
Last recorded33,347 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XV53525,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH540 CTA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 33,347 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 32,921 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,212 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 32,039 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,039 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 31,771 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 31,771 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,232 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 31,225 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

rear seat cover missing

Fail 25 Mar 2009 28,672 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,672 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 26,636 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 26,371 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 25,846 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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H540 CTA is a 1990 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 H540 CTA, 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 H540 CTA registered?

H540 CTA is a 1990 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 6 November 1990.

Is H540 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H540 CTA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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