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N453 KRN

1996 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,259 mi
Last recorded36,259 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 KRN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 36,259 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 35,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 35,394 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 35,394 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 35,175 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 35,175 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 34,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 34,036 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 34,036 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 33,558 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 32,996 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 32,690 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,879 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 30,823 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,324 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 26,509 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,100 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 19,866 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 17,349 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,001 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,834 miles

Front tyre starting to deteriorate and worn unevenly

Fail 23 May 2006 16,832 miles

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

Clutch cable deteriorated.

Front tyre wearing unevenly. †

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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N453 KRN is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N453 KRN, 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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What year was N453 KRN registered?

N453 KRN is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N453 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N453 KRN shows 22 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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