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M429 LNV

1995 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,615 mi
Last recorded26,615 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV53515,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM429 LNV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 26,615 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 26,609 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 26,367 miles

Clutch perch loose

Pass 8 May 2024 25,770 miles

Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Front tyre perished

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 25,764 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre perished on sidewall

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 25,388 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 28,088 miles

Front tyre cracking

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 24,428 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 24,419 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2019 23,839 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 23,829 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,968 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 22,968 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 22,365 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 20,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 18,422 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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M429 LNV is a 1995 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M429 LNV, 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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M429 LNV is a 1995 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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