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N638 LAH

1996 Yamaha XV535

Grey Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,488 mi
Last recorded19,488 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN638 LAH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 19,488 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 19,488 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose All spokes in rear wheel loose and directional control is impaired. (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2023 18,519 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 17,301 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 16,821 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 16,239 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 14,604 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively REAR BRAKE BINDING SO JUST ON THE LINKAGE (PRS) (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 12,560 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 9,890 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 9,492 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 9,345 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 9,012 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 7,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 5,379 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 5,339 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 5,339 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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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N638 LAH is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Grey with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N638 LAH, 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 N638 LAH registered?

N638 LAH is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N638 LAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N638 LAH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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