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K197 NGF

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,677 mi
Last recorded30,677 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 NGF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 30,677 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 30,677 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 30,276 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 27,500 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 27,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 27,212 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 26,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 24,755 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 22,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Tail light assembly not fully secure

Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,452 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 22,452 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 22,217 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 22,217 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 21,826 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 20,987 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,977 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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K197 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 75%.

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 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 K197 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 K197 NGF registered?

K197 NGF is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 29 June 1993.

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