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K656 SLM

1993 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,295 mi
Last recorded26,295 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK656 SLM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2018 26,295 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))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 26,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 26,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 25,842 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 24,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 23,714 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 21,054 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 20,417 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 20,417 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 20,175 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 20,175 miles

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

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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K656 SLM is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K656 SLM, 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 K656 SLM registered?

K656 SLM is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 25 June 1993.

Is K656 SLM safe to buy?

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