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T238 HVV

1999 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,309 mi
Last recorded21,309 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV53513,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT238 HVV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 21,309 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 21,259 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 16 May 2022 21,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer from front cylinder (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure From front cylinder (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 4 May 2021 21,200 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Tyres under inflated

Pass 10 Mar 2020 20,627 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 20,627 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

front & rear tyres under inflated

Pass 10 Apr 2018 20,522 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 20,522 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 19,934 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 19,933 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 19,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 19,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 19,273 miles

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

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

front brake slighty binding

Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front brake slightly binding.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,327 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 15,535 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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T238 HVV is a 1999 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 13,422 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 T238 HVV, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T238 HVV is a 1999 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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