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K85 CAW

1993 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,526 mi
Last recorded28,526 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XV53518,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK85 CAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 28,526 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 28,525 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 28,519 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,489 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 28,489 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 28,479 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 28,398 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 28,398 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 28,054 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,353 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,119 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,655 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,766 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 19,737 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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K85 CAW is a 1993 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K85 CAW, 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 K85 CAW registered?

K85 CAW is a 1993 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 2 February 1993.

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The MOT history for K85 CAW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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