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L535 KEW

1993 Yamaha XV535

Silver Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

15,539 mi
Last recorded15,539 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL535 KEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 15,539 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 15,501 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 15,436 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 15,365 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 15,203 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 15,159 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 14,633 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 13,517 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 12,467 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 11,789 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 10,897 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 9,615 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 9,562 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 8,618 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 7,729 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 6,742 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 6,607 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 6,360 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 6,171 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 6,059 miles

front tyre perishing

Pass 3 May 2006 6,049 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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L535 KEW is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Silver with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L535 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L535 KEW registered?

L535 KEW is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L535 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L535 KEW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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