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L879 FRD

1993 Yamaha Xv 535

Cream Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,655 mi
Last recorded47,655 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Xv 53518,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL879 FRD
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 535
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 May 2022 47,655 miles

Brake performance not tested Repairs and adjustment required (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Plate too small and deteriorating (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 47,342 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip worn but serviceable.

Pass 4 Apr 2020 43,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 42,782 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))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 36,037 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 36,037 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 33,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front brake spongy re bleed

Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,578 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 32,962 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 32,932 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

rear mud guard has been shortened

Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,593 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 32,593 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 31,090 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 30,963 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 30,578 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 29,804 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,329 miles

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

Front mudguard cracked at nearside mounting

Fail 6 Aug 2009 29,329 miles

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

Front mudguard cracked at nearside mounting

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 29,253 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW WILL SOON NEAD REPLACING

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 535?

Based on 1,273 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 8
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
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L879 FRD is a 1993 Yamaha Xv 535 in Cream with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Xv 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 18,765 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 Xv 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L879 FRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Yamaha Xv 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L879 FRD is a 1993 Yamaha Xv 535, first registered on 20 September 1993.

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