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L756 SHY

1993 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

16,104 mi
Last recorded16,104 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL756 SHY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 16,104 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 16,107 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 May 2023 14,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Tyre Side Wall Starting to Crack

Pass 7 May 2022 13,782 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 12,998 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 12,458 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 11,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 10,480 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 10,462 miles

Carburettors incorrectly mounted - standing slightly proud of inlet manifolds

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 10,462 miles

Brake locking device missing Rear brake rod securing split pin missing (3.2.A1e)

Carburettors incorrectly mounted - standing slightly proud of inlet manifolds

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 10,352 miles

Main beam 'tell tell' light blanked

Pass 23 Sep 2013 10,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 10,206 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 8,972 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 8,489 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 6,648 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 5,039 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 5,039 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 1,931 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 1,926 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 1,926 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive 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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L756 SHY is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 L756 SHY, 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 L756 SHY registered?

L756 SHY is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 30 October 1993.

Is L756 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L756 SHY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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