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K401 GMX

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,839 mi
Last recorded44,839 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK401 GMX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 44,839 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 44,180 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 44,669 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 44,531 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 44,323 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 44,304 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 43,796 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 38,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 38,132 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 38,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,537 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 37,534 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 36,008 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 35,670 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 35,006 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 34,483 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 33,643 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 31,246 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 28,188 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,840 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,801 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 257,636 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 25,491 miles

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

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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K401 GMX is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K401 GMX, 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 K401 GMX registered?

K401 GMX is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 8 June 1993.

Is K401 GMX safe to buy?

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