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K551 ARW

1992 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK551 ARW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026
Fail 8 Jun 2026

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Upper Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 23,116 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 23,082 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 22,430 miles

Rear swinging arm corroded

Slight blow noted from exhaust system

Pass 25 May 2017 21,967 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 21,967 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2013 21,583 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,291 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 20,926 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 18,308 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 18,297 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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K551 ARW is a 1992 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 20,334 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 K551 ARW, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K551 ARW registered?

K551 ARW is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 7 August 1992.

Is K551 ARW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K551 ARW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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