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N234 BDC

1996 Yamaha Xv 535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,617 mi
Last recorded20,617 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Xv 53513,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 BDC
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 535
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 20,617 miles

front tyre perished

rear tyre worn low on limit

Pass 5 Jul 2022 20,538 miles

rear tyre worn on limit

Pass 28 Jul 2020 20,471 miles

rear tyre worn on limit

Pass 20 Feb 2019 20,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 20,142 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 18,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Jun 2017 18,654 miles

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2016 13,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 13,127 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 13,127 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 12,467 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 11,846 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 11,257 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 10,896 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 10,312 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 9,739 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 8,773 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 8,773 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 8,266 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 6,785 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 535?

Based on 1,273 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 8
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
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N234 BDC is a 1996 Yamaha Xv 535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Xv 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 13,047 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 Xv 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N234 BDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Xv 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N234 BDC is a 1996 Yamaha Xv 535, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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