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H789 CFV

1991 Yamaha 535

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,804 mi
Last recorded20,804 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha 53523,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH789 CFV
MakeYamaha
Model535
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 20,804 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 20,755 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 20,755 miles

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

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 41,722 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 38,390 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 31,270 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 23,890 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,236 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,040 miles

front tyre walls slightly perrished

Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,040 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,281 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,242 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha 535?

Based on 1,147 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
387
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
Direction indicator not working 6
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 6
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H789 CFV is a 1991 Yamaha 535 in Purple with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 23,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H789 CFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Yamaha 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H789 CFV registered?

H789 CFV is a 1991 Yamaha 535, first registered on 3 June 1991.

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The MOT history for H789 CFV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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