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L429 MYD

1993 Yamaha XV535

Silver Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,285 mi
Last recorded42,285 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL429 MYD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 42,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 42,182 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 42,009 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 41,739 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 41,739 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 40,804 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 40,804 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 40,786 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 40,786 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

o/s/r shock absorber bush slightly worn

Pass 21 Mar 2015 35,902 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 34,295 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,763 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,699 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 32,601 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,251 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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L429 MYD is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Silver with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 L429 MYD, 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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L429 MYD is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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