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L870 FDC

1993 Yamaha XV535

Grey Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,775 mi
Last recorded16,775 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL870 FDC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 16,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 16,733 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 15,616 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 15,093 miles

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 13,753 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 13,323 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 13,126 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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L870 FDC is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Grey with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L870 FDC, 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 L870 FDC registered?

L870 FDC is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 21 December 1993.

Is L870 FDC safe to buy?

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