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L120 TGP

1993 Yamaha Xv 535

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,953 mi
Last recorded29,953 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Xv 53518,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL120 TGP
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 535
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,953 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 29,953 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,823 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

exhausts have been modified, additional silencers fitted

front tyre perished

Fail 3 Mar 2011 28,823 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

exhausts have been modified, additional silencers fitted

front tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2010 27,988 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

gear linkage worn out

Fail 18 Mar 2009 27,978 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

gear linkage worn out

Fail 5 Nov 2008 27,976 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 27,973 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 26,706 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 25,753 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 25,753 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 535?

Based on 1,273 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 8
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
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L120 TGP is a 1993 Yamaha Xv 535 in Purple with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Xv 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 18,765 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 Xv 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L120 TGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Yamaha Xv 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L120 TGP is a 1993 Yamaha Xv 535, first registered on 26 August 1993.

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