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E818 BDB

1988 Yamaha 535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,427 mi
Last recorded11,427 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE818 BDB
MakeYamaha
Model535
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2025 11,427 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 11,375 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 11,276 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 11,170 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 11,020 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 11,011 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 10,855 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 10,751 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 10,571 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 10,289 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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E818 BDB is a 1988 Yamaha 535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E818 BDB, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E818 BDB registered?

E818 BDB is a 1988 Yamaha 535, first registered on 20 May 1988.

Is E818 BDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E818 BDB shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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