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K178 NGF

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,640 mi
Last recorded12,640 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK178 NGF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 12,640 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 12,515 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 11,742 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 10,851 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 10,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 10,471 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 10,467 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 10,467 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 10,391 miles

Rear tail light has some amber led's showing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 10,304 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 10,233 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 9,928 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 9,901 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,847 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 9,693 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 5,838 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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K178 NGF is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 18,574 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 K178 NGF, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K178 NGF registered?

K178 NGF is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 21 June 1993.

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