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N703 KCV

1996 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

13,218 mi
Last recorded13,218 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN703 KCV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 13,218 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 13,183 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 13,142 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 13,060 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 12,938 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 12,802 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 12,495 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 12,171 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 11,925 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 11,756 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 11,221 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 11,026 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 11,026 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 10,892 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 10,467 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 10,313 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 9,576 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 9,576 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 7,713 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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N703 KCV 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 N703 KCV, 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 N703 KCV registered?

N703 KCV is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N703 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N703 KCV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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