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G659 RGF

1990 Yamaha XV535

Beige Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

42,693 mi
Last recorded42,693 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XV53525,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG659 RGF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 42,693 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 42,693 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 38,604 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 38,604 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 34,235 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 34,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 31,735 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 29,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 29,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 25,468 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 21,131 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 21,131 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 16,907 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 14,381 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 14,050 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 14,050 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 13,598 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 13,598 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 13,539 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 13,037 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 12,529 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 12,348 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 10,441 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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G659 RGF is a 1990 Yamaha XV535 in Beige with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G659 RGF, 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 G659 RGF registered?

G659 RGF is a 1990 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 10 April 1990.

Is G659 RGF safe to buy?

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