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L425 SCD

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

44,435 mi
Last recorded44,435 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL425 SCD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 44,435 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 43,992 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 43,507 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 42,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 42,471 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 42,113 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 41,538 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 41,425 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 41,023 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 40,758 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 40,639 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Lowewr fuel tank corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 40,179 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 37,522 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Slight binding of front brake.

Pass 19 Jan 2013 35,788 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 33,348 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,975 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,327 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 26,327 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 23,693 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 21,586 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 20,089 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,958 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 19,958 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))

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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L425 SCD 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 91.3%.

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 L425 SCD, 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 L425 SCD registered?

L425 SCD is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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