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N728 NHB

1996 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,073 mi
Last recorded13,073 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN728 NHB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 13,073 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 12,786 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 12,486 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 11,187 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 10,798 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 10,767 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 10,767 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 10,753 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 10,746 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,746 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 10,734 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 10,667 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 10,667 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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N728 NHB is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N728 NHB, 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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N728 NHB is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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