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L998 DFV

1993 Yamaha XV535

Grey Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

1,681 mi
Last recorded1,681 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL998 DFV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2010 1,681 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 1,681 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 1,680 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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L998 DFV is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Grey with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 DFV, 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 DFV registered?

L998 DFV is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is L998 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L998 DFV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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