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K779 LWS

1992 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,709 mi
Last recorded33,709 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK779 LWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 33,709 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front brake line has slightly corroded banjos (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole to exhaust center box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front forks have very light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre starting to get low to center 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 32,230 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 31,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 31,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 30,836 miles

Pillion back rest fixings loose

Pass 9 Sep 2021 30,347 miles

Nearside and offside mirrors missing

Fail 3 Sep 2021 30,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Nearside and offside mirrors missing

Pass 15 May 2020 29,632 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 29,632 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 29,476 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 29,476 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 27,743 miles

front mudguard with fork brace corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2018 27,743 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

front mudguard with fork brace corroding

Pass 5 May 2017 27,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 18 May 2016 24,547 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 22,205 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 20,122 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 20,122 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 2 May 2013 19,970 miles

FRONT TYRE HAS LOW PRESSURE

Pass 31 Mar 2012 19,929 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 19,729 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,472 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 19,046 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,738 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 18,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 17,595 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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K779 LWS is a 1992 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K779 LWS, 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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K779 LWS is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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