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L824 LEW

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

10,053 mi
Last recorded10,053 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL824 LEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 10,053 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 9,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 9,488 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 9,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 9,329 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 9,018 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 8,281 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 7,014 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 6,577 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 6,064 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 6,055 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 5,832 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 5,688 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 5,526 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 5,374 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 5,282 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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L824 LEW is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L824 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 L824 LEW registered?

L824 LEW is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 4 September 1993.

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