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L530 KEW

1993 Yamaha XV535

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,544 mi
Last recorded35,544 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL530 KEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 35,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2014 32,340 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 27,929 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,242 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 25,346 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 25,342 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 23,706 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 22,441 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 22,441 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 21,061 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 19,916 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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L530 KEW is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Purple with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L530 KEW, 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 L530 KEW registered?

L530 KEW is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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