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K197 UBV

1992 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,558 mi
Last recorded24,558 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 UBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 24,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 24,558 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 24,385 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 24,218 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 23,957 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 23,874 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 23,860 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 23,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 23,663 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 23,479 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 23,408 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front brake lever slightly bent.

Rear Lower mudguard/reflector slightly loose.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 23,340 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 23,170 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,065 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 23,033 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Tyres old.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,893 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,635 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 22,553 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 22,470 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 22,347 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,060 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,932 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2007 21,916 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2006
Pass 4 Jul 2005 21,803 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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K197 UBV is a 1992 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 20,334 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K197 UBV, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K197 UBV is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 28 October 1992.

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