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N435 VPD

1996 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,451 mi
Last recorded32,451 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN435 VPD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 32,451 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 30,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 27,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 27,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 24,889 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 24,702 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 24,701 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 22,939 miles

Rear swing arm is slightly corroded

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

exhaust is noisy

Pass 26 Jun 2017 19,852 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 17,513 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 16,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 14,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 14,052 miles

nail in rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2013 14,052 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,731 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 12,536 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 11,603 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 11,534 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,332 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 10,982 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,596 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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N435 VPD is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 14,903 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 N435 VPD, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N435 VPD is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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