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N115 XSS

1996 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

28,295 mi
Last recorded28,295 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 XSS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 28,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 28,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 28,170 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 27,159 miles

Rear exhaust has light signs of corrosion but not to excess

Pass 27 Aug 2021 26,470 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front rear wheel spokes have some light corrosion but not to excess

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 24,882 miles

Rear rear shock springs slight corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2019 23,565 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 22,884 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,270 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 31,432 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,997 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 20,997 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 20,391 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 19,736 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,144 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 19,144 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 18,589 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 18,589 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 17,967 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Oct 2009 17,967 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Nov 2008 16,637 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front tyre going out of shape

nail in rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2007 14,670 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 14,670 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 13,123 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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N115 XSS is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 14,903 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 N115 XSS, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N115 XSS is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 13 July 1996.

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