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L891 PSR

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,640 mi
Last recorded18,640 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL891 PSR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 18,640 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 18,621 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 18,560 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 18,538 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,406 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 17,665 miles

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,665 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 14 Mar 2008 16,543 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,521 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 16,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 16,451 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 16,451 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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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L891 PSR is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L891 PSR, 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 L891 PSR registered?

L891 PSR is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L891 PSR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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