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K197 SLE

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,924 mi
Last recorded24,924 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 SLE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 24,924 miles

slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2018 24,824 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2017 24,183 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 20,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 17,017 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 16,535 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 15,576 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 13,728 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 10,300 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 10,300 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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 SLE is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K197 SLE registered?

K197 SLE is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 2 July 1993.

Is K197 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K197 SLE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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