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N170 YAJ

1996 Yamaha XV535

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,685 mi
Last recorded20,685 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV53514,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 YAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 20,685 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 20,070 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 20,070 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 19,408 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 18,613 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 17,910 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 17,910 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 17,291 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 16,856 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 16,478 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 16,478 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 15,917 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 15,335 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 14,781 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 14,005 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 12,747 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 11,595 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 10,681 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 9,435 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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N170 YAJ is a 1996 Yamaha XV535 in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N170 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 N170 YAJ registered?

N170 YAJ is a 1996 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N170 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N170 YAJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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