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L158 LAU

1993 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,593 mi
Last recorded18,593 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL158 LAU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 18,593 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 18,593 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 17,042 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 16,995 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 15,991 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 14,579 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 13,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 13,291 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 12,402 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 12,383 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 12,290 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 12,116 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 11,933 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 11,704 miles

Extensive cracking sidewall and tread, both tyres.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 11,704 miles

Extensive cracking sidewall and tread, both tyres.

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 11,532 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 11,525 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 11,499 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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L158 LAU is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L158 LAU, 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 L158 LAU registered?

L158 LAU is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L158 LAU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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