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K436 OBK

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,571 mi
Last recorded69,571 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK436 OBK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2026 69,571 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not fitted at rear of vehicle, characters obscured by n/s/r suspension (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 6 LED of 12 working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 68,122 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 64,505 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 64,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2023 59,993 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 58,351 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 58,351 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2014 57,804 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,567 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 56,567 miles

Centre Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Centre Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,984 miles

front brake lever has very little reserve travel

Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,250 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,424 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 48,266 miles

slight play in gear change pivot

Fail 24 May 2007 48,259 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

front engine mounting bolt incorectly fitted

front foot rest incorectly fitted o/s

front mudguard bolt broken

play in gear change

rear brake cable insecure mounting bent

Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,486 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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K436 OBK is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 K436 OBK, 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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K436 OBK is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 15 March 1993.

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