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K540 OPX

1993 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,508 mi
Last recorded25,508 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK540 OPX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 25,508 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 23,623 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 23,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower brake mount modified

both mudguard marker lights not working

slight pull to right on road test when braking hard (requires adjustment

Pass 9 Aug 2021 22,299 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower brake mountain bracket modified

Pass 12 Aug 2020 20,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower brake mountain bracket modified

Fail 28 Jul 2020 20,029 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Lower brake mountain bracket modified

Pass 7 Mar 2017 19,729 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 19,563 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake linkage modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 17 May 2016 19,563 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Brake linkage modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 16,995 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

the rear tyre is cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2013 14,518 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 14,518 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 13,988 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 13,988 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 27 May 2010

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,294 miles

front wheel rim lateral run out 1.0mm!

head race bearings slightly on the tight side!

rear wheel lateral run out 0.4mm!

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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K540 OPX is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K540 OPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K540 OPX registered?

K540 OPX is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K540 OPX safe to buy?

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