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K231 BNY

1993 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,660 mi
Last recorded18,660 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK231 BNY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 18,660 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 17,218 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 16,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Side stand switch loose.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 16,158 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Side stand switch loose.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 12,927 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 11,831 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 10,322 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 9,693 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 9,637 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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K231 BNY is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K231 BNY, 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 K231 BNY registered?

K231 BNY is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 20 May 1993.

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