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K503 BSF

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,858 mi
Last recorded29,858 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK503 BSF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 29,858 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 28,762 miles

Exhaust noisy DB KILLERS FITTED (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

FRONT FORKS HAVE SLIGHT LOSS OF DAMPING AND BOTTOM OUT EARLY(SHORT ON TRAVEL)

Fail 3 Mar 2022 28,762 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy DB KILLERS FITTED (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

FRONT FORKS HAVE SLIGHT LOSS OF DAMPING AND BOTTOM OUT EARLY(SHORT ON TRAVEL)

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 28,232 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 27,000 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 27,000 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,455 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 15,030 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 12,590 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 11,402 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 10,572 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 10,533 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2010 9,613 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 8,509 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 7,000 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 3,964 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 2,114 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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K503 BSF is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K503 BSF, 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 K503 BSF registered?

K503 BSF is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 7 May 1993.

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