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L47 WCV

1994 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,778 mi
Last recorded26,778 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XV53516,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL47 WCV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 26,778 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 26,554 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 25,764 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 23,851 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,681 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 23,191 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,052 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 22,001 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,353 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 19,798 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 19,744 miles

Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 19,266 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 18,864 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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L47 WCV is a 1994 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L47 WCV, 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 L47 WCV registered?

L47 WCV is a 1994 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 20 April 1994.

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