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L28 GRM

1994 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

18,924 mi
Last recorded18,924 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XV53516,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 GRM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 18,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 18,916 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 17,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 17,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 17,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 17,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 17,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 17,313 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 17,038 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 17,038 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 16,624 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength SPOKE NIPPLES (4.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 16,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 15,377 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 15,224 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 15,221 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 15,187 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 14,427 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 14,426 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 13,695 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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L28 GRM is a 1994 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L28 GRM, 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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L28 GRM is a 1994 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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