CarVerify

Free Car Check

M535 TAO

1995 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

27,143 mi
Last recorded27,143 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV53515,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM535 TAO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 27,143 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 27,073 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 26,918 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 26,868 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 26,868 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 26,690 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 26,686 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 26,585 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 25,492 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 24,843 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 23,227 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 23,203 miles

front wheel binding slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2014 23,138 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 23,138 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 22,850 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 22,828 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 22,212 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 21,709 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 20,840 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,167 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 18,417 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 18,417 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 May 2006 16,727 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
Full Yamaha XV535 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M535 TAO is a 1995 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M535 TAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M535 TAO?

You can check the full history of M535 TAO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M535 TAO registered?

M535 TAO is a 1995 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 9 June 1995.

Is M535 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M535 TAO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M535 TAO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M535 TAO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.