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L178 NWW

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,894 mi
Last recorded16,894 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL178 NWW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 16,894 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 16,644 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 15,247 miles

Central Front Upper Advise Fuel Leak

Pass 23 Dec 2021 14,867 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 14,558 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 13,833 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 12,807 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 12,190 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 12,187 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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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L178 NWW is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L178 NWW, 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 L178 NWW registered?

L178 NWW is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L178 NWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L178 NWW shows 9 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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