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T166 KAU

1999 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,497 mi
Last recorded17,497 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV53513,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT166 KAU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 17,497 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 17,208 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 17,202 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 16,414 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,650 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,801 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Sep 2013 13,183 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 9,860 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 7,036 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 5,979 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Feb 2009 4,456 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 3,527 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 3,412 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 2,933 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 2,933 miles

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

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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T166 KAU is a 1999 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 13,422 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 T166 KAU, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T166 KAU is a 1999 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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