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L470 XLB

1994 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,390 mi
Last recorded38,390 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XV53516,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL470 XLB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 38,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front forks are quite soft and low

Fail 21 Oct 2024 38,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front forks are quite soft and low

Pass 5 May 2023 38,217 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play slight play in head bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 38,147 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,654 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2014 28,152 miles

Advise front Brake Is Noisy

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 26,391 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

number plate cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2013 26,391 miles

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

number plate cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2012 26,039 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 25,074 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 24,425 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 24,425 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 23,704 miles

front tyre tread depth 1.6mm

Pass 3 Mar 2007 23,176 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 22,227 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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L470 XLB is a 1994 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L470 XLB, 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 L470 XLB registered?

L470 XLB is a 1994 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 14 June 1994.

Is L470 XLB safe to buy?

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