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L801 LEW

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,463 mi
Last recorded16,463 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL801 LEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 16,463 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively Shock bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,519 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 13,127 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 10,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 10,968 miles

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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L801 LEW is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L801 LEW, 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 L801 LEW registered?

L801 LEW is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 19 August 1993.

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