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L143 GYW

1994 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,751 mi
Last recorded27,751 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XV53516,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 GYW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 27,751 miles

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

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

Slight bind on front brake

Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 27,594 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Tyre pressures low

Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,712 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 25,712 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Tyre pressures low

Pass 5 Oct 2012 24,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 23,801 miles

Drivers seat fitment

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,801 miles

Drivers seat fitment

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,508 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 21,283 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 21,039 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 20,862 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 20,862 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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L143 GYW is a 1994 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,886 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 L143 GYW, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L143 GYW is a 1994 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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