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K288 NYJ

1993 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,706 mi
Last recorded27,706 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK288 NYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 27,706 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 27,684 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded all spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded all spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 27,457 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 27,457 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake switch not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 26,845 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 26,792 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Swing arm/Driveshaft holed and extremely corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 26,778 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 26,758 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 26,507 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 26,166 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 25,668 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,581 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 24,174 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 23,297 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 22,132 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 20,118 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 20,118 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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K288 NYJ is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K288 NYJ, 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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K288 NYJ is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 24 July 1993.

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