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N167 YAJ

1996 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,460 mi
Last recorded13,460 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN167 YAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 13,460 miles

Rear tyre perished in tread areas

Pass 25 Apr 2025 13,114 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 13,105 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2006 12,300 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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N167 YAJ is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N167 YAJ, 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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What year was N167 YAJ registered?

N167 YAJ is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N167 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N167 YAJ 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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