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L162 LOO

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

16,456 mi
Last recorded16,456 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL162 LOO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 16,456 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2026 16,452 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 16,438 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 16,354 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 15,866 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 15,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. 2 Spokes (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 15,691 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 14,639 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 13,359 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 12,225 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 12,215 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 10,566 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 10,513 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 9,275 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 8,049 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 7,367 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 7,367 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2009 6,397 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 6,376 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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L162 LOO is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L162 LOO, 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 L162 LOO registered?

L162 LOO is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 20 August 1993.

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