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K211 VEL

1992 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,175 mi
Last recorded35,175 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK211 VEL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 35,175 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Rear shock absorbers leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 34,743 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 34,743 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 33,431 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,891 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 31,408 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 31,408 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 May 2015 30,276 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 30,276 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 29,712 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 29,712 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 14 May 2013 29,381 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Very slight play in headraces

Pass 14 May 2013 29,381 miles

Very slight play in headraces

Pass 9 May 2012 29,354 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 28,945 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 28,224 miles

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

hair line cracks in front tyre

Fail 2 May 2009 27,527 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 27,527 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,272 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 24,272 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 19,822 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,822 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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K211 VEL is a 1992 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 K211 VEL, 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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K211 VEL is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 20 October 1992.

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