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T290 LAG

1999 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,232 mi
Last recorded19,232 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV53513,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 LAG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 19,232 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 18,634 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 18,634 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 18,283 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 6 Apr 2024 18,271 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose many loose spokes (5.2.2 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 17,773 miles

front and rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 20 Sep 2021 17,156 miles

rear tyre showing signs of becoming misshaped

Pass 15 Sep 2020 16,526 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 16,278 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 16,245 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 13,731 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 11,891 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 9,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 May 2012 6,147 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 5,753 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 5,753 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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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T290 LAG 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 81.3%.

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 T290 LAG, 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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T290 LAG is a 1999 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 17 April 1999.

Is T290 LAG safe to buy?

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