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M385 FAP

1995 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

11,699 mi
Last recorded11,699 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV53515,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM385 FAP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 11,699 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 11,393 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 11,189 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 10,954 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 10,809 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 10,757 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 10,636 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 10,561 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 10,322 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 10,162 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 10,003 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 9,860 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 9,666 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 9,411 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 9,290 miles

slight bind front brake

Pass 23 Aug 2010 9,232 miles

slight bind on front brake

Pass 21 Aug 2009 9,201 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 9,201 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 9,169 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 9,108 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 8,996 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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M385 FAP is a 1995 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M385 FAP, 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 M385 FAP registered?

M385 FAP is a 1995 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 22 June 1995.

Is M385 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M385 FAP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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