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F831 YHA

1988 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,846 mi
Last recorded20,846 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XV53524,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF831 YHA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 20,846 miles

Front Front tyre sidewall cracking/perished

Pass 28 Mar 2019 20,360 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SWING ARM (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear INDICATOR REPAIRED BUT SECURE

OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Mar 2018 20,237 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 20,122 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 19,866 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,431 miles

rear tyre side wall has small splits

Fail 23 Mar 2015 19,431 miles

Front suspension has an inadequate repair of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8)

rear tyre side wall has small splits

Pass 28 Mar 2014 18,721 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 16,241 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 16,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 13,503 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 13,015 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 12,425 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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F831 YHA is a 1988 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 24,791 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 F831 YHA, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F831 YHA registered?

F831 YHA is a 1988 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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