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N53 XAV

1996 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,377 mi
Last recorded33,377 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 XAV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 33,377 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 30,478 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 27,791 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 27,767 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 23,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 23,866 miles

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected head bearings too tight (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 19,558 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 18,914 miles

front brake binding slightly.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,755 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 18,538 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 18,116 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 17,573 miles

engine starting to leak oil.

horn rather quiet and needs adjusting.

rear brake light unreliable.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,976 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 15,463 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 13,147 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 11,256 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 9,967 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 9,445 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 9,231 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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N53 XAV is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N53 XAV, 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 N53 XAV registered?

N53 XAV is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N53 XAV safe to buy?

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