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H838 WGC

1990 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,323 mi
Last recorded29,323 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XV53525,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH838 WGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 29,323 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 29,323 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 27,674 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 27,510 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 27,510 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 24,542 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,518 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 24,506 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,493 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 24,483 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,260 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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H838 WGC is a 1990 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 H838 WGC, 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 H838 WGC registered?

H838 WGC is a 1990 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 4 December 1990.

Is H838 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H838 WGC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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