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M530 VJL

1995 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,503 mi
Last recorded1,503 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV53515,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM530 VJL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 1,503 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 1,503 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 1,503 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2015 1,501 miles

Front tyre perished

Pass 5 Jun 2014 1,464 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 1,464 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 1,461 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 1,294 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 1,166 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 1,048 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 1,020 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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M530 VJL is a 1995 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M530 VJL, 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 M530 VJL registered?

M530 VJL is a 1995 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M530 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M530 VJL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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