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G24 GAJ

1990 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,058 mi
Last recorded40,058 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XV53525,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 GAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2018 40,058 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake pipe dangerous to drive (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively damaged rear pipe under diff (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing pinch bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear pipe under diff (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Apr 2018 40,023 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front suspension assembly component loose fork brace bolt missing (9.2.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Unable to determine vehicle structure or quantity and quantity of welds

Pass 7 Oct 2016 38,723 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 38,678 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,181 miles

Offside Brake pedal modified but not seriously weakened foot pedal (3.3.A.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,850 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 33,850 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,965 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 31,943 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 31,646 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 31,622 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

rear tyre slightley perished

Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,276 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 281,919 miles

clutch cable loose

front brake hose catchin

Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,335 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 21,341 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 20,578 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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G24 GAJ is a 1990 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G24 GAJ, 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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G24 GAJ is a 1990 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 15 May 1990.

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