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N534 RFX

1996 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

31,446 mi
Last recorded31,446 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN534 RFX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 31,446 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 30,924 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 29,820 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 29,202 miles

90 degree extension fitted to rear valve, not recommended for road use

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

exhaust may not be suitable for road use

Fail 1 May 2018 29,202 miles

90 degree extension fitted to rear valve, not recommended for road use

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

exhaust may not be suitable for road use

Pass 9 May 2016 28,616 miles

bike modified

corrossion to frame and rear swinging arm

exhaust no silencers fitted

front forks pitted

front suspension soft

Fail 6 May 2016 28,614 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

bike modified

corrossion to frame and rear swinging arm

exhaust no silencers fitted

front forks pitted

front suspension soft

Fail 9 Feb 2015 28,260 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

exhaust may not be suitable for road use

front tyre underinflated

Pass 9 Feb 2015 28,260 miles

exhaust may not be suitable for road use

front tyre underinflated

Pass 15 Nov 2013 27,593 miles

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

front tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

Fail 15 Nov 2013 27,593 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

front tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,871 miles

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

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

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

front tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

Fail 4 Sep 2012 26,871 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

front tyre slightly under inflated

rear tyre inflation adapter may not be suitable for road use

Pass 8 Aug 2011 26,146 miles

advise front tyre starting cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2010 25,217 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 25,217 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 22,678 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 18,049 miles

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

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Fail 5 Jul 2008 18,049 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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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N534 RFX is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N534 RFX, 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 N534 RFX registered?

N534 RFX is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N534 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N534 RFX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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