1988 Yamaha XV535 0.5L Petrol · E291 GNH

The Yamaha XV535 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 22 April 2025 at 29,494 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Prior examinations in 2023, 2022, and 2021 also produced passes with no advisories, indicating the machine has not shown worsening mechanical or structural faults across the recorded period. Recorded mileage sits at 29,494 miles against an approximate 38-year lifespan, equating to roughly 776 miles per year. The DVSA data shows 23,967 miles on 2 March 2021, rising to 24,766 miles by 25 February 2022, then 27,745 miles on 1 March 2023, and 29,494 miles at the 2025 test. This reflects gentle, consistent use with no rapid accumulation. A notable gap exists between the March 2023 and April 2025 tests, a 13-month lapse with no recorded examination, though the eventual pass showed no defects. The 1 March 2023 entry lists both a fail and a pass on the same day at identical mileage, with no defects cited in either record. Such duplication typically points to an administrative correction rather than a genuine mechanical fault. Given the clean advisory history, previous keepers appear to have stored and maintained the bike to a reasonable standard for its low annual use. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, fork seals, brake calipers, and exhaust emissions given the bike's age and periods of standing. Structural integrity around the frame and cycle parts warrants checks for corrosion, as low-mileage machines often sit unused and develop rust unseen by annual testing. Verify the 2023 dual-entry anomaly with DVSA before purchase.