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G153 EPU

1990 Yamaha XV535

Multi-colour Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,239 mi
Last recorded39,239 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XV53525,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 EPU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 39,239 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Front and rear indicators (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 37,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 37,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 36,708 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 36,708 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 35,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 34,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 32,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 32,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 32,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebar grips worn [will need replacing soon].

Pass 25 Jul 2016 32,181 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,154 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 32,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 31,927 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,026 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 31,026 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2009 29,641 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 29,613 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,451 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 22,817 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 20,230 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
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G153 EPU is a 1990 Yamaha XV535 in Multi-colour with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 G153 EPU, 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.

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G153 EPU is a 1990 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 4 June 1990.

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