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L498 BJT

1994 Yamaha XV535

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,361 mi
Last recorded54,361 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XV53516,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 BJT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2009 54,361 miles

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,361 miles

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 53,963 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 52,556 miles

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,776 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 47,776 miles

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

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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L498 BJT is a 1994 Yamaha XV535 in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L498 BJT, 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 L498 BJT registered?

L498 BJT is a 1994 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 7 June 1994.

Is L498 BJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L498 BJT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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