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L557 YFK

1993 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,681 mi
Last recorded18,681 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

RegistrationL557 YFK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 18,681 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 18,681 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both tyres under inflated causing brake roller tester to record brakes slightly bindind

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 18,251 miles

Front tyre perishing

Fail 27 Mar 2025 18,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyre perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2019 18,221 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 18,180 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 18,064 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 17,964 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded drive shaft swing arm (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 17,888 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2015 17,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2014 17,747 miles

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

front tyre has some small cracks in side wall

some corrosion on swingarm

Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,717 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

both fork legs pitted

exhaust studs corroded

front mudguard corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2009 17,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

battery flat

both fork legs pitted

exhaust studs corroded

front mudguard corroded

Pass 25 May 2006 16,518 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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L557 YFK is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L557 YFK, 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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L557 YFK is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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