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G517 VSL

1990 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,473 mi
Last recorded33,473 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XV53525,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG517 VSL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 33,473 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 33,457 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,373 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 33,189 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 33,189 miles

Front Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 32,990 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 32,990 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 30,668 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 29,377 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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G517 VSL is a 1990 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G517 VSL, 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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What year was G517 VSL registered?

G517 VSL is a 1990 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 7 June 1990.

Is G517 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G517 VSL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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