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L998 CTN

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,676 mi
Last recorded10,676 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL998 CTN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2014 10,676 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 10,676 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 10,662 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 10,662 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 May 2007 10,265 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 8,978 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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L998 CTN is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L998 CTN, 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 L998 CTN registered?

L998 CTN is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L998 CTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L998 CTN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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