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L474 VOW

1994 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,513 mi
Last recorded37,513 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XV53516,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL474 VOW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,513 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,986 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,708 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 36,708 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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L474 VOW is a 1994 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L474 VOW, 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 L474 VOW registered?

L474 VOW is a 1994 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 17 May 1994.

Is L474 VOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L474 VOW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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