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L342 VCD

1994 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,260 mi
Last recorded4,260 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XV53516,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL342 VCD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 4,260 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 3,769 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 3,170 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 3,004 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 2,958 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 2,613 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 1,941 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 1,933 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 1,927 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 1,851 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 1,850 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 1,838 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 1,825 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2007 1,785 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 1,572 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 1,572 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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L342 VCD is a 1994 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L342 VCD, 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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L342 VCD is a 1994 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 16 April 1994.

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