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L279 SEU

1993 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,906 mi
Last recorded18,906 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL279 SEU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 18,906 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 17,444 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 14,913 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 14,874 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 14,059 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 13,847 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 15,387 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 13,589 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,195 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 12,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 11,408 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2010 11,350 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 10,207 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 9,185 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 7,857 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L279 SEU is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L279 SEU, 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 L279 SEU registered?

L279 SEU is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L279 SEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L279 SEU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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