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K681 CCY

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

25,915 mi
Last recorded25,915 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK681 CCY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 25,915 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 21,677 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 21,673 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R/H fork lower bolt (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Fr. tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2023 21,533 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 21,141 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 21,135 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 20,814 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 20,803 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 20,803 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 20,707 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 20,104 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 20,097 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 19,804 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 19,804 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 19,659 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 19,659 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 19,304 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,893 miles

Front Brake Starting To Bind

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 18,886 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 18,528 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 18,150 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 May 2007 18,150 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 17,907 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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K681 CCY is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 K681 CCY, 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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K681 CCY is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 19 May 1993.

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