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K742 HAK

1993 Yamaha 535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,210 mi
Last recorded17,210 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha 53524,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK742 HAK
MakeYamaha
Model535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 17,210 miles

Daytime Mot Issued

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 16,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

LIGHTS DISCONNECTED ,DAYTIME MOT ISSUED,

Fail 12 Apr 2025 16,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

LIGHTS DISCONNECTED ,DAYTIME MOT ISSUED,

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 16,052 miles

Daytime Mot Issued

Pass 18 Apr 2023 15,445 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 14,612 miles

daytime mot ,custom bike

Fail 19 Apr 2022 14,612 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

daytime mot ,custom bike

Pass 17 Apr 2021 13,794 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 13,534 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 13,534 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 12,509 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 11,141 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 10,025 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 10,025 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 9,955 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 9,932 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha 535?

Based on 1,147 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
387
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
Direction indicator not working 6
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 6
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K742 HAK is a 1993 Yamaha 535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 24,103 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 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K742 HAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Yamaha 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K742 HAK registered?

K742 HAK is a 1993 Yamaha 535, first registered on 21 May 1993.

Is K742 HAK safe to buy?

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