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N653 HSJ

1996 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

4,148 mi
Last recorded4,148 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN653 HSJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 4,148 miles

tyres under inflated

Pass 19 Jul 2023 4,136 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 4,136 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear reflector missing REAR REFLECTOR MISSING, REPLACEMENT SUPPLIED AND FITTED (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 4,125 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 4,093 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 4,093 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear reflector missing no rear reflector, replacement fitted (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 4,004 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 4,004 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear reflector missing rear reflector missing customer advised and a replacement fitted (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 3,850 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 3,841 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 3,826 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 3,820 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 3,788 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 3,663 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 3,572 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 3,518 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 3,515 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 3,447 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 3,342 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 3,342 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 3,240 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N653 HSJ is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N653 HSJ, 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 N653 HSJ registered?

N653 HSJ is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 8 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N653 HSJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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