1988 Yamaha XV535 0.5L Petrol · F230 BWW
1988 Yamaha XV535 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 9,844 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA XV535
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F230 BWW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2024
- 9,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F230 BWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Yamaha Xv535 (F230 BWW) between December 2021 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested brake binding badly (1.2.1 (g))”; “Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))”; “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
F230 BWW Mileage History
- 20/12/20219,404 mi
- 04/01/20229,410 mi+6 mi
- 25/03/20239,759 mi+349 mi
- 20/08/20249,844 mi+85 mi
Average of roughly 165 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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