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L116 KEW

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

22,659 mi
Last recorded22,659 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 KEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 22,659 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 22,370 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2024 21,904 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 21,564 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 21,308 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 20,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 20,894 miles

Forks excessively deformed (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 20,282 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 19,646 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,200 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,194 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 17,160 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 17,160 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 14,854 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 11,407 miles

Rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

Pass 22 Jun 2007 9,885 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 9,119 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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L116 KEW is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L116 KEW, 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 L116 KEW registered?

L116 KEW is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L116 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L116 KEW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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