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H288 OAB

1990 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,830 mi
Last recorded38,830 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XV53525,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH288 OAB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,830 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm central area (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,175 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

clutch lever pivot worn

gear lever pivot worn

Fail 28 Jul 2015 37,175 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

clutch lever pivot worn

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 31 Jul 2010 36,752 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 35,527 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 35,527 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 35,500 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 35,500 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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H288 OAB is a 1990 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H288 OAB, 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 H288 OAB registered?

H288 OAB is a 1990 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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