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K42 VBV

1993 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

30,258 mi
Last recorded30,258 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK42 VBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 30,258 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 29,478 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 28,441 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 27,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 26,461 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 26,222 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 25,894 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 25,239 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement top shock mount bushes have a small amount of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 24,953 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 24,776 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 24,732 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 24,654 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 24,616 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 24,577 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,433 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 24,364 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 24,168 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,919 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 23,919 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,460 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 22,012 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 20,547 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 19,981 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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K42 VBV is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 18,574 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 K42 VBV, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K42 VBV registered?

K42 VBV is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 30 January 1993.

Is K42 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K42 VBV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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