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K404 HWG

1993 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,126 mi
Last recorded27,126 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK404 HWG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 27,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front front brake master slightly notchy

Pass 13 Aug 2024 22,577 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 22,577 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely lever pivot seized/stiff (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 19,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 17,412 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 12,189 miles

Front Front Brake Slight Judder

Fail 28 Jul 2021 12,146 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Excessively Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Front Brake Slight Judder

Front Front Tyre has service cracks on side wall

Pass 21 Jul 2020 9,849 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 9,517 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 8,961 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 8,922 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 8,794 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 8,114 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 7,960 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 7,522 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 7,379 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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K404 HWG 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 87.5%.

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 K404 HWG, 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 K404 HWG registered?

K404 HWG is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is K404 HWG safe to buy?

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