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K856 GKU

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

11,656 mi
Last recorded11,656 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK856 GKU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 11,656 miles

Rear mud guard missing

Fail 12 May 2026 11,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear mud guard missing

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 8,190 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 7,678 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 7,017 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 6,304 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 5,969 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 5,488 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 4,989 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 3,965 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 3,869 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 3,618 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 3,344 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 3,151 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 2,982 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 2,773 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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K856 GKU is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K856 GKU, 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 K856 GKU registered?

K856 GKU is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 18 March 1993.

Is K856 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K856 GKU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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