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N868 TOF

1995 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,765 mi
Last recorded19,765 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XV53515,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN868 TOF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 19,765 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 19,765 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 19,764 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil right hand fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 19,550 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 18,978 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 18,573 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 17,162 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 17,162 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake cable insecure no retaining device (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 16,065 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 15,825 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 15,819 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 14,663 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 14,663 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 14,607 miles

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

number plate cracked

Fail 17 Jun 2011 14,607 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

number plate cracked

Pass 28 May 2009 14,409 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,133 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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N868 TOF is a 1995 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 15,634 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 N868 TOF, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N868 TOF registered?

N868 TOF is a 1995 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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