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K980 LMG

1992 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,231 mi
Last recorded36,231 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XV53520,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK980 LMG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 36,231 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 35,717 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 35,717 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 35,679 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 35,291 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 34,405 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 34,405 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 33,882 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 32,962 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 32,162 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,367 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,540 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,760 miles

Slight front brake bind evident on floor test

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 29,067 miles

Offside Inner Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 28,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 26,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 23,475 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 21,134 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2006 20,984 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Centre 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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K980 LMG is a 1992 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K980 LMG, 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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K980 LMG is a 1992 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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