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L41 BKN

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,567 mi
Last recorded9,567 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL41 BKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 9,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 9,505 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 9,438 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 9,438 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 9,252 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 7,941 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 7,758 miles

Rear Suspension arm slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 7,438 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 6,625 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 6,603 miles

slight play swinging arm

Fail 9 Jun 2014 6,603 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

slight play swinging arm

Pass 17 Jul 2010 6,599 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 5,641 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 5,641 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 2,393 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 2,322 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 2,207 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 May 2006 2,207 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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L41 BKN is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L41 BKN, 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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L41 BKN is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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