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K488 MSR

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,236 mi
Last recorded16,236 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK488 MSR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 16,236 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 16,218 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 16,111 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 15,122 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 14,256 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 14,256 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 13,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 12,227 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

direction indicaters flashing speed on limit

Pass 11 Aug 2015 8,323 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 5,995 miles

Centre Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 5,995 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 5,453 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 3,619 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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K488 MSR is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K488 MSR, 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 K488 MSR registered?

K488 MSR is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 May 1993.

Is K488 MSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K488 MSR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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