MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA XV535s year 1991

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Pass percent:77.20%

(The average a petrol YAMAHA XV535 year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:2,574 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	113
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	77
Registration plate issues	40
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	25
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	21
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	19
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	18
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	14
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	13
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	12
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	11
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	11
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	8
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	7
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	7
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	6
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	4
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	4
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	4
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	4
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	3
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))	3
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Front Stop lamp missing \|1.3.3a\|	2
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))	2
Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))	2
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	113
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	77
Registration plate issues	40
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	25
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	21
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	19
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	18
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	14
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	13
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	12
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	11
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	11
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	8
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	7
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	7
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	6
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	4
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	4
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	4
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	4
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	3
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))	3
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Front Stop lamp missing \|1.3.3a\|	2
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))	2
Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))	2
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA XV535s year 1991

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