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L642 UMR

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,275 mi
Last recorded25,275 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL642 UMR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 25,275 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 24,916 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 24,000 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 22,843 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 22,253 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 22,252 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 21,541 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 7 Jul 2020 20,302 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 20,239 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 20,124 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,061 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

L/H rear shock absorber damper rod slightly pitted.

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 18,060 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

L/H rear shock absorber damper rod slightly pitted.

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 16,650 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 14,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 14,550 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,378 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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L642 UMR is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L642 UMR, 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 L642 UMR registered?

L642 UMR is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 11 August 1993.

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