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L140 UUY

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,319 mi
Last recorded44,319 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 UUY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 44,319 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2026 44,308 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 44,238 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 44,238 miles

Offside Rear Brake component insecure brake reaction rod locking clip missing [rear] (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 43,704 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit Suspect (by position of indicator.) (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 43,704 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit Suspect (by position of indicator.) (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 43,516 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 43,511 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2014 42,739 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 42,737 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,000 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,384 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 39,811 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,308 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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L140 UUY is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L140 UUY, 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 L140 UUY registered?

L140 UUY is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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