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L121 VRH

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

19,860 mi
Last recorded19,860 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 VRH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 19,860 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 19,584 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 19,176 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 18,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 18,858 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 18,851 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 18,496 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 18,483 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 18,246 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 17,833 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 16,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 15,487 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 15,401 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 15,401 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 14,609 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 14,532 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,147 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 13,460 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 13,460 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 13,020 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 12,390 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 12,390 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 9,871 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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L121 VRH is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 L121 VRH, 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 L121 VRH registered?

L121 VRH is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L121 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L121 VRH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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