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L78 LRC

1993 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,392 mi
Last recorded14,392 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL78 LRC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 14,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 13,128 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 13,128 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 11,424 miles

Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

front tyre was soft,prs.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 11,424 miles

front tyre was soft,prs.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 10,892 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 10,360 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 10,314 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 9,000 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 7,008 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 6,551 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 5,282 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 2,723 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 2,641 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 2,637 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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L78 LRC is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L78 LRC, 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 L78 LRC registered?

L78 LRC is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 24 September 1993.

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