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N478 JMW

1996 Yamaha XV535

Yellow Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,939 mi
Last recorded22,939 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 JMW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 22,939 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 22,757 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 22,589 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 22,349 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 21,559 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 21,191 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 20,573 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 20,228 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 20,207 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 20,150 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 20,150 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2016 17,986 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 17,517 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 16,952 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 15,799 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

throttle returns slowly

Pass 18 Apr 2013 15,799 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

throttle returns slowly

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,283 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre pressure low

Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,140 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 15,136 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 14,932 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 14,930 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 14,286 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 13,783 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,167 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 12,700 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 12,691 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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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N478 JMW is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Yellow with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N478 JMW, 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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N478 JMW is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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