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L279 LHE

1994 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,471 mi
Last recorded17,471 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XV53516,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL279 LHE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 17,471 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 17,443 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 17,443 miles

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

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 17,170 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 17,144 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 17,007 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 16,902 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 16,734 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 16,645 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 16,045 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 15,496 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 13,971 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 13,927 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,325 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 13,280 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 12,899 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 12,639 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,165 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 11,630 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 11,515 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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L279 LHE is a 1994 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 L279 LHE, 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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What year was L279 LHE registered?

L279 LHE is a 1994 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 10 February 1994.

Is L279 LHE safe to buy?

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