CarVerify

Free Car Check

H987 NRU

1990 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,435 mi
Last recorded19,435 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XV53525,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH987 NRU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 19,435 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 18,859 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 18,242 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 17,370 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 17,370 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 17,345 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose resulting in sever play in wheel (5.2.2 (d))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 16,442 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 16,442 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 15,325 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2013 15,314 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 15,179 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 15,179 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 12,388 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 12,388 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,989 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 9,791 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,791 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
Full Yamaha XV535 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H987 NRU is a 1990 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H987 NRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H987 NRU?

You can check the full history of H987 NRU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H987 NRU registered?

H987 NRU is a 1990 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 October 1990.

Is H987 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H987 NRU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H987 NRU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H987 NRU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.