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L842 BPL

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,705 mi
Last recorded16,705 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL842 BPL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 16,705 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 16,506 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front suspension forks are lightly pitted

Pass 16 Sep 2023 16,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 15,983 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 15,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 15,785 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 15,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2006 15,286 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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L842 BPL is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L842 BPL, 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 L842 BPL registered?

L842 BPL is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 17 December 1993.

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