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M274 YEH

1995 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,328 mi
Last recorded49,328 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV53515,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM274 YEH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 49,328 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 49,168 miles

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 48,061 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 46,953 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 45,970 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 43,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 42,613 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 41,332 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 41,331 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 39,228 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,487 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 36,901 miles

front and rear tyre pressure low

Fail 16 Jun 2008 36,899 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,899 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 36,646 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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M274 YEH is a 1995 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 15,634 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 M274 YEH, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M274 YEH registered?

M274 YEH is a 1995 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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