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N741 DME

1996 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

17,550 mi
Last recorded17,550 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN741 DME
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 17,550 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 16,320 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 16,008 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 15,586 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 15,546 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 15,533 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 14,182 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 14,171 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 12,900 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 11,031 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 9,975 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 9,140 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 8,291 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 8,197 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 8,130 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 7,963 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 7,652 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 7,485 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 6,346 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 5,215 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 3,798 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 1,550 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 1,543 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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N741 DME is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N741 DME, 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 N741 DME registered?

N741 DME is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N741 DME safe to buy?

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