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L140 VLD

1993 Yamaha 535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,398 mi
Last recorded41,398 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha 53524,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 VLD
MakeYamaha
Model535
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 41,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 40,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 39,164 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

both tyres deflated

cracks appearing in both rear tyre walls

Pass 18 Jul 2022 38,876 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 37,962 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 37,956 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 37,844 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 37,617 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 37,310 miles

Front Brake component is slightly distorted slight pulsing coming from front disc (3.1.5)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play steering bearings have small amount of free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. front wheel has slight buckle (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. rear wheel has slight distortion (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 36,953 miles

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

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

front exhaust damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2013 36,909 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 36,875 miles

Rear Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,875 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 36,844 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,760 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,694 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,560 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 36,598 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 36,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,328 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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L140 VLD is a 1993 Yamaha 535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L140 VLD, 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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L140 VLD is a 1993 Yamaha 535, first registered on 13 September 1993.

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