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M279 SRE

1995 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,267 mi
Last recorded18,267 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV53515,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 SRE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,267 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 16,375 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 9,747 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 9,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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M279 SRE is a 1995 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M279 SRE, 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 M279 SRE registered?

M279 SRE is a 1995 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 9 March 1995.

Is M279 SRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M279 SRE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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