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L373 MWT

1993 Yamaha XV535

Yellow Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,152 mi
Last recorded17,152 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL373 MWT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 17,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 16,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2020 16,297 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 16,024 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 16,022 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 15,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 14,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 13,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 13,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 12,930 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 12,216 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 11,888 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 11,547 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 11,547 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 8,867 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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L373 MWT is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Yellow with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L373 MWT, 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 L373 MWT registered?

L373 MWT is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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