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L880 XAB

1993 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,696 mi
Last recorded45,696 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL880 XAB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 45,696 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 45,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 44,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 44,562 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Light flashing with the indicators (4.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 43,383 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 40,734 miles

Front Steering bearings notchy

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 5 May 2017 35,963 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,962 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 35,962 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,113 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,759 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,455 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,496 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,418 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 30,773 miles

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

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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L880 XAB is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L880 XAB, 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 L880 XAB registered?

L880 XAB is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 26 November 1993.

Is L880 XAB safe to buy?

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