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L48 KKY

1993 Yamaha XV535

Silver Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

15,848 mi
Last recorded15,848 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 KKY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 15,848 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 15,826 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

o/s fuel tank bolt missing

Pass 7 Jun 2019 15,783 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 15,545 miles

o/s fuel tank bolt broken

Fail 14 May 2018 15,544 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s fuel tank bolt broken

Pass 3 May 2017 15,350 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 15,350 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose exposed to excessive heat to rear (3.6.B.4f) DANGEROUS

Front to rear brake hose insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2016 14,995 miles

front brake pads low

offside rear brake binding

Pass 6 Jun 2014 14,077 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering head races require adjusting (tight)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 13,261 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 13,048 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 13,048 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,339 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 11,175 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 11,156 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 11,156 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 10,863 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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L48 KKY is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Silver with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L48 KKY, 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 L48 KKY registered?

L48 KKY is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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