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L158 VLD

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,043 mi
Last recorded31,043 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL158 VLD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 31,043 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 30,996 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 30,996 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2016 29,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 29,390 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 30,924 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 30,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 30,896 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 30,835 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSE BRACKET ADRIFT

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 30,826 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

FRONT BRAKE HOSE BRACKET ADRIFT

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,799 miles

Clutch operation excessively heavy.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 28,896 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,882 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 27,915 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 26,684 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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L158 VLD is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L158 VLD, 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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L158 VLD is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 24 November 1993.

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