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N653 NAV

1996 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,338 mi
Last recorded27,338 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN653 NAV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 27,338 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 26,782 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 26,782 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 26,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 26,469 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 22,783 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 20,622 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 17,778 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,372 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 14,794 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 12,043 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 11,743 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 11,737 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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N653 NAV is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NAV, 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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N653 NAV is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N653 NAV safe to buy?

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