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L689 PVC

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,147 mi
Last recorded25,147 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL689 PVC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 25,147 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 24,991 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 24,991 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,733 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 24,733 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 24,626 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,518 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,262 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,076 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,661 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 23,133 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 22,464 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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L689 PVC is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L689 PVC, 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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L689 PVC is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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