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L277 WCU

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

20,657 mi
Last recorded20,657 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL277 WCU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 20,657 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 20,297 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 19,156 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 18,821 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 18,821 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 18,052 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 16,544 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 16,544 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 15,974 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 13,809 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 13,360 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 13,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 13,334 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 13,334 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 13,308 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 13,308 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 13,155 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 13,155 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 12,753 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 12,753 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 12,362 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 12,008 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 12,008 miles

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

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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L277 WCU is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 L277 WCU, 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 L277 WCU registered?

L277 WCU is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 17 September 1993.

Is L277 WCU safe to buy?

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