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L438 BFJ

1993 Yamaha Xv 535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,185 mi
Last recorded64,185 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Xv 53518,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL438 BFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 535
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2025 64,185 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 64,119 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 63,391 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 60,515 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 59,430 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 55,434 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,469 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,978 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,123 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,679 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,767 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,374 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,499 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 25,362 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,479 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,458 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 10,874 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,843 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,749 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,622 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 10,602 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 535?

Based on 1,273 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 8
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
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L438 BFJ is a 1993 Yamaha Xv 535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Xv 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 18,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xv 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L438 BFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Yamaha Xv 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L438 BFJ registered?

L438 BFJ is a 1993 Yamaha Xv 535, first registered on 8 October 1993.

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