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L183 WRT

1993 Yamaha XV535

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,088 mi
Last recorded62,088 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL183 WRT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 62,088 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 61,947 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 61,766 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 61,170 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 61,170 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 60,631 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 60,631 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 59,504 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 58,370 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 53,123 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 46,769 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 41,583 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 35,057 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 35,057 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 30,407 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,676 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 24,676 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 18,578 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 18,578 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,292 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 15,965 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 15,956 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,709 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 15,082 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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L183 WRT is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Purple with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L183 WRT, 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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L183 WRT is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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