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G277 SEW

1990 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,335 mi
Last recorded31,335 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XV53525,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG277 SEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 31,335 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 31,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 31,108 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 30,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

corrosion on swing arm

exhaust has lots of corrosion

fronttyre getting down to miunumum tread depth

handle bars getting close to tank ,

none standard number plate

Fail 30 Apr 2015 30,694 miles

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

excessive corrosion on exhaust ,but not blowing

exhaust is slightly louder than normal ,but baffles still intacted and look ok

front tyre getting low on tread depth

under side of swing arm has lots of corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2015 30,694 miles

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

excessive corrosion on exhaust ,but not blowing

exhaust is slightly louder than normal ,but baffles still intacted and look ok

front tyre getting low on tread depth

under side of swing arm has lots of corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2014 30,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear suspension slightly stiff

Fail 27 Mar 2014 30,215 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,614 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Centre Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Centre Front Lower Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 29,634 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 28,393 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 28,255 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 27,192 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,699 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 23,532 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,857 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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G277 SEW 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 75%.

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 G277 SEW, 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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G277 SEW is a 1990 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 17 April 1990.

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