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M742 RVN

1995 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,086 mi
Last recorded16,086 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV53515,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM742 RVN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 16,086 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front mud guard missing

Pass 27 Jul 2018 15,700 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 15,254 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 15,254 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 13,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 11,787 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 11,785 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 10,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 10,569 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 5,886 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 5,350 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 5,200 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 4,954 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 4,952 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2006 4,895 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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M742 RVN is a 1995 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M742 RVN, 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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M742 RVN is a 1995 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 4 March 1995.

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